Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has reportedly been discussing a possible return to the company with people close to him.
One supporter says they are assembling a group of Silicon Valley executives to urge Nvidia’s board to bring Huang back, and may also seek backing from the White House. “Everyone that matters in tech outside the frontier labs loves Jensen,” the supporter said.
The effort comes after Huang resigned amid reports alleging affairs with a suspected Chinese spy and several Nvidia employees.
A campaign calling for Huang’s return has collected more than 150,000 signatures. Among the prominent supporters named are SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, and YouTube co-founder Steve Chen.
The campaign says tens of thousands of signers describe themselves as Nvidia shareholders, current employees, or former employees. Those affiliations are self-reported and have not been independently verified.
Organizers say they are concerned Huang may have been pushed out without due process or enough time to respond. They are asking Nvidia’s board to explain its decision.
Supporters say Huang’s 33 years leading the company do not put him beyond accountability. But, they argue, accountability should involve evidence, a fair hearing, and a reasoned decision. “Jensen deserves due process, not mob justice,” they said.
Chen also shared a statement of support, saying that, as a Taiwanese American in the tech industry, he was proud of Huang. He described Huang’s success in overcoming challenges and transforming an entire industry as inspiring.
