<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div>Nvidia Corporation NVDA CEO Jensen Huang's decade-long mentorship of SoundHound AI Inc. SOUN founder Keyvan Mohajer helped transform a Stanford University dorm project into a multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence voice technology company.<h2>A Chance Meeting Sparks Mentorship</h2>Nearly 10 years ago, Mohajer crossed paths with Huang, a meeting that grew into a close professional relationship. Huang's passion for breakthrough ideas led him to take a keen interest in SoundHound AI, which Mohajer originally launched from his Stanford dorm room in 2004.&#34;It's been one of the good things in my life to cross paths with Jensen and Nvidia,&#34; Mohajer told Fortune. &#34;He's an amazing person, engineer and leader. Our relationship with him has been great.&#34;Huang's hands-on guidance included sending Mohajer research papers on Sunday mornings and asking for feedback, a routine that shaped the entrepreneur's leadership style and approach to innovation.<h2>Nvidia's Investment And SoundHound's Surge</h2>SoundHound went public in 2022 and Nvidia later became an investor, purchasing 1.73 million shares in the company.As of now, SoundHound's market cap has soared to about $5.81 billion.In August, SoundHound reported second-quarter sales of $42.68 million, up 217% year-over-year and beating estimates.The company also narrowed its adjusted loss to 3 cents per share, ahead of forecasts.CEO Mohajer called it the company's &#34;all-time strongest quarter&#34; and raised its full-year revenue outlook to $160 million–$178 million.So far this year, the stock has fallen 29.27%, though it remains up 227.82% overall, according to Benzinga Pro data.<h2>Inspiration From Huang And Chaplin</h2>Beyond Huang, Mohajer said he draws inspiration from Charlie Chaplin, particularly Modern Times (1936). &#34;What really inspired me was that Charlie Chaplin, he directed it, he produced it, he was the main actor, he wrote the story, and he made the music,&#34; Mohajer said. &#34;It's just an example of something being so hands-on—and they're all amazing.&#34;Mohajer said he wants to emulate that approach by learning every aspect of his company—from technology to recruitment to business strategy—expanding his skills with each challenge.<h2>Analysts Turn Bullish</h2>On Aug. 11, Ladenburg Thalmann upgraded the stock to Buy, raising its price target from $9 to $16, following a similar move from Wedbush Securities.SoundHound holds a consensus price target of $11.75 based on ratings from eight analysts. The three latest updates came from Ladenburg Thalmann, Wedbush and Piper Sandler, setting an average target of $14.67, suggesting a potential 3.80% upside from their latest projections.Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that SOUN is maintaining a solid upward trajectory across short, medium and long-term periods. Additional performance insights are available here.<ul> <li>Apple May See Fewer Searches In Safari, But Google CEO Sundar Pichai Insists AI Is Fueling Overall Query Growth: ‘Far From A Zero-Sum Game’</li> </ul>Photo Courtesy: Tigarto/Shutterstock</div></div></div>

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's mentorship of SoundHound AI founder Keyvan Mohajer transformed a Stanford dorm project into a $5.4 billion voice tech company. Their relationship began nearly a decade ago, with Huang providing guidance and support. SoundHound went public in 2022, with Nvidia investing 1.73 million shares. The company reported a 217% year-over-year sales increase in Q2, raising its revenue outlook. Analysts have turned bullish, upgrading the stock's price target, indicating a potential upside. SoundHound's market cap is currently around $5.81 billion.

- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's mentorship of SoundHound AI founder Keyvan Mohajer transformed a Stanford dorm project into a multibillion-dollar company.  
- SoundHound went public in 2022, with Nvidia investing 1.73 million shares, leading to a market cap of approximately $5.81 billion and a 217% year-over-year sales increase.  
- Analysts have turned bullish on SoundHound, with price targets raised, indicating a potential upside, while the company aims to expand its skills and innovation approach inspired by Huang and Charlie Chaplin.

Nvidia's Jensen Huang Mentored SoundHound AI Founder For A Decade, Helping Turn A Dorm-Room Idea Into $5.4 Billion Voice Tech Powerhouse