By Deepthi Rao
Publication Date: 2026-11-13 08:01:00
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas praised Jensen Huang following his departure from Nvidia, crediting the outgoing chief executive with building the company into a technology powerhouse and offering personal guidance to entrepreneurs.
In a post on X, Srinivas acknowledged Huang’s 33-year leadership at Nvidia and highlighted his willingness to share his time and advice with founders, including himself.
“Thank you @JensenHuang for 33 years of bold leadership. You built a small startup into America’s most valuable company, with relentless improvement. Your grit and perseverance should always be remembered,” Srinivas wrote.
Thank you @JensenHuang for 33 years of bold leadership. You built a small startup into America’s most valuable company, with relentless improvement. Your grit and perseverance should always be remembered. Your personal generosity with time and advice to founders like me has secured a bright future for America and AI.
— Aravind Srinivas (@AravSrinivas) November 12, 2026
He added that Huang’s personal support for entrepreneurs had played a role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence and the US technology industry.
Jensen Huang steps down from Nvidia
Srinivas’ comments came after Nvidia’s board announced Huang’s immediate departure from the positions of president, chief executive officer and board member.
Huang’s exit follows allegations concerning his personal relationships, including reports of three extramarital affairs. One of the women…
