Telegram founder discusses Jensen Huang's departure: Founders should control the board themselves

Telegram founder Pavel Durov commented on Jensen Huang's departure, stating that the "rookie mistake" made by Huang was establishing a board of directors. Durov recalled that he was ousted by the board in 2014 for telling intelligence officers "no," and jokingly remarked about the intelligence allegations surrounding Huang that regardless of saying "yes" or "no," the board could still push founders out.

Pavel Durov ultimately advised entrepreneurs: "Don't set up a board of directors; be the board of directors yourself."