Elon Musk’s association with Jensen Huang is known for their amiable connection and mutual respect, which they often acknowledge in public interviews and panel discussions. As two of the most pivotal figures in the AI tech industry, the two leaders have often expressed their support for each other, and social media is no exception.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO recently reposted a clip from Huang’s 2024 interview at the Stanford Graduate School of Business on his X profile. Although the session mainly covered his business approach and vision regarding artificial intelligence, Musk chose to highlight one specific moment from the interview.
Elon Musk appreciates Jensen Huang’s views on the value of work
In March 2024, Jensen Huang made an appearance at Stanford Graduate School of Business for an interview with host Shantam Jain. The session primarily highlighted his journey as founder and Chief Executive of NVIDIA, his philosophy as an entrepreneur, and his vision of the AI tech industry at large. Amid the conversation, Jain brought up his leadership skill, stating Huang’s approach to his business as a “flat organization,” inculcating an important value among his employees – of valuing all kinds of work.
Huang detailed his approach, saying, “To me, , no task is beneath me.” He then recalled his career prior to his entry into the tech industry and mentioned, “I used to be a dishwasher, and I mean that, and I used to clean toilets.” To lighten the mood, Huang added, “I’ve have cleaned more toilets than all of you combined.” The NVIDIA CEO then emphasized the need to recognize work in its true essence. He said, “I don’t know what to tell you, that’s life, and so you can’t show me a task that’s beneath me.”
Jensen Huang further spoke of how work of all kinds contributes positively to society and the world. He said, “If you send me something and you want my input on it and I can be of service to you, and in my review of it, share with you how I reasoned through it, I’ve made a contribution to you.” The chief executive then specified that such exchange of information and ideas can be deemed as a way to empower oneself to tackle challenges and come up with optimal solutions.
This is the way https://t.co/ID39zoB0Rg
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 21, 2025
Over a year later, on December 21, Elon Musk reposted the corresponding clip on his X (formerly Twitter) profile. He captioned the post, “This is the way.” Since its upload, the post has received over 16 million views and 118k likes at the time of writing. Many users on the platform appreciated Huang’s humility and professionalism, while others shared their skepticism regarding Musk’s work ethic as the chief executive of his own companies.
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Social media reacts to Jensen Huang’s remarks on professional commitments
Elon Musk’s appreciation for Jensen Huang’s views on work and status was received with significant warmth and astonishment by users on the social media platform. Most of the netizens showered praise on the NVIDIA CEO’s humility and how he redefined knowledge generation by associating it with different kinds of work. Many also threw light on the degree of commitment such entrepreneurs have towards their job, which eventually becomes a driving force of their success.
He’s gonna be the one that still work hard when we achieve the sustainable abundance and working is an option.
— Doge Tipping (@Dogetothemoon) December 21, 2025
A real leader will never make you do something that they haven’t done.
— High (@Hightv) December 21, 2025
There were, however, a handful of netizens who wondered whether Elon Musk could relate to the kind of challenges Jensen Huang had faced in his career prior to the tech industry. Known for establishing a tough and challenging work environment, Musk has often made headlines for his overachieving approach to raise the bar of excellence at every step.
How many toilets have you cleaned, Elon?
— International Cyber Digest (@IntCyberDigest) December 21, 2025
Jensen Huang’s experience comes from his humble roots as an essential worker. It goes without saying that this has inadvertently influenced his vision of the industry as well as the strategies he implements in business.
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