Scaramucci Rebuts 'Nvidia Doomed Without Jensen Huang' Claim, Cites Apple's Post-Jobs Era as Example

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci has pushed back against the notion that Nvidia cannot thrive without former CEO Jensen Huang.

He cited Apple's continued growth after Steve Jobs' death as proof that great companies can outlast their founders.

Scaramucci Rejects 'Irreplaceable' Argument for Huang

Scaramucci shared his views on X, responding to venture capitalist Naval Ravikant, who had compared Huang to Jobs and called the former Nvidia chief irreplaceable.

"Steve Jobs was a remarkable human being and visionary entrepreneur," Scaramucci wrote.

But he noted that since Jobs' death in 2011, Apple has grown into a $5.2 trillion company, achieving a 25% compound annual growth rate.

"Great entrepreneurs build great companies that outlive them," he added. "The idea that Nvidia would wither without Jensen Huang — another visionary — doesn't hold up."

Steve Jobs was a remarkable human being and visionary entrepreneur. But $AAPL has become a $5.2 trillion company since his passing, with a 25% CAGR. Great entrepreneurs build great companies that outlive them. The idea that Nvidia would wither without Jensen Huang — another visionary — doesn't hold up.

— Anthony Scaramucci November 13, 2026

Musk had previously endorsed Ravikant's analogy, replying "True" to his post.

True

— Elon Musk November 14, 2026

Lex Fridman Calls Nvidia's Decision a 'Huge Mistake'

Earlier, podcast host Lex Fridman took a starkly different stance, criticizing Nvidia's handling of Huang's departure.

"Nvidia letting Jensen Huang go is a huge mistake — for America, for humanity," Fridman wrote on X, comparing the situation to Apple's decision to oust Jobs in 1985.

Fridman said he has known Huang for years and has repeatedly heard people praise his character, kindness, and humility.

Nvidia Chief Steps Down After Extramarital Affair Allegations Surface

After leading Nvidia for 33 years, Huang resigned as CEO on Thursday, following allegations surrounding his personal relationships. He admitted to an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, who some U.S. intelligence officials reportedly suspect of ties to Chinese intelligence agencies.

The controversy escalated after reports linked him to another alleged relationship with Nvidia's vice president of healthcare, Kimberly Powell. Further reports then disclosed that Huang had an affair with a second employee.

Price action: Nvidia shares fell 2.01% on Friday to close at $162.85. Edge stock rankings place Nvidia's momentum metrics in the 11th percentile and growth metrics in the 98th percentile, while its short-, medium-, and long-term price trends remain bearish.