Abstract:
Nvidia founder Huang Jensen announced his resignation as CEO on Thursday, triggering heated discussions among netizens. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk also participated in related discussions. One user commented: "A much better solution for NVIDIA's board of directors, shareholders, customers and employees (and the United States) is to: (a) complete the relevant investigation; (b) if the situation really calls for it, let Huang Renxun become chairman."
Gavin Baker, managing partner and chief investment officer of Atreides Management, responded: "Or/and a shareholder vote after the investigation is completed. Nvidia shares fell 8% in after-hours trading (Wednesday) after reports that the board was preparing to remove him; in this context, it is difficult to argue that this approach is in the best interests of shareholders."
Musk replied: "That's true."
Another user commented: "You might think that from the experiences of Steve Jobs and Travis Kalanick, we would have understood that founders are not easily replaced..."
Musk responded: "That's right."
Previously, Musk also responded to a netizen's proposal to hire Huang Renxun, saying that it would be "my honor."
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