11 Tech Founders Ousted From Their Own Companies

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Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO on Thursday after a board investigation into an extramarital affair scandal and concerns about a possible "foreign intelligence effort," ending his 33-year leadership of the chipmaker he cofounded in 1993. Huang oversaw Nvidia's rise from a small chipmaker to a multitrillion-dollar AI powerhouse. His departure adds him to a list of prominent tech founders ousted from their own companies, including Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and OpenAI's Sam Altman. These oustings have varied causes, from minor disagreements and falling stock prices to legal battles and arrests. Huang's case highlights the vulnerability of even the most successful founders to board pressure and personal controversies.


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