Kodak didn't just dominate photography—it invented the very technology that would redefine it. Yet despite creating the world's first digital camera, the company failed to embrace its own innovation. In this episode of The Forge Files, we explore Kodak's remarkable rise, the strategic decisions that shaped its future, and the lessons every entrepreneur, leader, and investor can learn from one of the greatest business stories ever told.

Hosted by Anna Scarlett and Jimmy S. Henderson.

Every legendary company begins with a decision.

In 1993, three engineers founded a small graphics company with a bold vision. Just a few years later, NVIDIA was on the verge of collapse. Running out of cash and facing overwhelming competition, its future looked uncertain.

So how did that struggling startup become one of the most valuable companies in the world?

In this episode of The Forge Files, we explore NVIDIA's extraordinary journey—from near bankruptcy to powering the AI revolution. We'll uncover the leadership of Jensen Huang, the game-changing decision behind CUDA, and the long-term thinking that transformed NVIDIA into a global technology leader.

This episode is about more than one company. It's about vision, resilience, innovation, and the decisions that shape the future.

In this episode:

1. The founding story of NVIDIA
2. The crisis that nearly ended the company
3. The strategic decisions behind its comeback
4. Why CUDA changed computing forever
5. How AI made NVIDIA a global powerhouse
6. Lessons for entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders

Hosted by Anna Scarlett & Jimmy S. Henderson

The Forge Files by Cinema Forge

Every episode opens a new file into the world's most fascinating business stories.

Every company has smart people. Every boardroom has experts. Yet history is full of decisions that should never have happened.

So why do intelligent people make bad decisions?

In this first episode of The Forge Files, we explore the psychology behind corporate decision-making, the biases that quietly influence leaders, and the hidden patterns that have shaped some of the world's biggest successes and failures.

This isn't about blaming companies—it's about understanding how our minds work when the stakes are high.

Welcome to The Forge Files by Cinema Forge. Let's open the first file.