Nvidia crisis exposes downside of rockstar founders

US chip titan's turmoil highlights a long-standing corporate governance risk Jensen Huang in his signature black leather jacket. Huang's rapid fall highlights a weakness in corporate culture prevalent across many Asian businesses. © Reuters STELLA YIFAN XIE November 13, 2026 03:23 JST NEW YORK -- Investors worldwide are grappling with one question as Nvidia's unfolding crisis dominates markets: What is a multitrillion-dollar empire worth without its rockstar visionary founder?

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