1) Sam Altman, OpenAI: A wunderkind in the tech world, Sam Altman co-founded OpenAI in 2015, a non-profit research company dedicated to developing safe artificial general intelligence. However, Altman's vision for the company clashed with that of the board, leading to his ousting in 2023.

2) Steve Jobs, Apple: A visionary leader who revolutionized the personal computer industry, Steve Jobs was fired from Apple in 1985 due to disagreements with the company's board over its direction. He went on to found NeXT and Pixar before returning to Apple in 1997, leading the company to unprecedented success.

3) Jack Dorsey, Twitter: The co-founder and on-again, off-again CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey was first ousted from the company in 2008 due to concerns about his leadership style and the company's growth. He returned in 2015, overseeing Twitter's initial public offering and its growth into a global platform. However, in 2022, Dorsey was once again fired from Twitter amid speculation of conflicts with the board and the company's future direction.

4) Noah Glass, Twitter: One of Twitter's co-founders, Noah Glass was also forced out of the company in 2008 alongside Jack Dorsey. Glass's departure was attributed to similar concerns about the company's leadership and growth.

5) Travis Kalanick, Uber: The controversial co-founder and CEO of Uber, Travis Kalanick, was ousted from the company in 2017 following a series of scandals and controversies, including allegations of a hostile work environment, sexual harassment, and questionable business practices.

6) Andrew Mason, Groupon: The charismatic co-founder and CEO of Groupon, Andrew Mason, was fired from the company in 2013 after the daily deals site's stock price plummeted and it faced significant financial challenges.

7) Jerry Yang, Yahoo: Once a dominant force in the internet era, Yahoo's fortunes declined under the leadership of CEO Jerry Yang. His decision to reject a Microsoft acquisition offer in 2008 is often cited as a turning point for the company, leading to his resignation in 2012.

8.)David Neeleman, JetBlue: The founder and former CEO of JetBlue, David Neeleman, stepped down from his position in 2009 amid a financial crisis and disagreements with the company's board over its future direction.

9) Rob Kalin, Etsy: The founder and former CEO of Etsy, Rob Kalin, resigned from the company in 2015 after 13 years at the helm. Kalin's departure was seen as a move to bring in new leadership to help the online marketplace expand its reach and continue its growth.

10) Dov Charney, American Apparel: The controversial founder and CEO of American Apparel, Dov Charney, was ousted from the company in 2014 following allegations of sexual harassment and financial mismanagement. Charney's departure led to a significant decline in the company's fortunes, and it eventually filed for bankruptcy in 2016.

11) George Zimmer, Men’s Wearhouse: The co-founder and former CEO of Men's Wearhouse, George Zimmer, was fired from the company in 2013 after a clash with the board over its marketing strategy. Zimmer's departure was followed by a period of decline for Men's Wearhouse, and he later launched a rival clothing retailer.

12) Aubrey McClendon, Chesapeake Energy: The founder and former CEO of Chesapeake Energy, Aubrey McClendon, was forced out of the company in 2014 amid allegations of bid-rigging in oil and gas leases. McClendon was also indicted on federal antitrust charges, and he passed away in 2016 before his trial could begin.

13) Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, Blackberry: The co-founders and former CEOs of Blackberry, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, stepped down from their positions in 2012 as the company struggled to adapt to the changing smartphone landscape. Their departure marked the end of an era for Blackberry, which once dominated the mobile phone market.

14) Sandy Lerner, Cisco: The co-founder and former CEO of Cisco, Sandy Lerner, resigned from the company in 1990 after a disagreement with the board over the company's future direction. Lerner's departure came at a time when Cisco was still a relatively small startup, but she went

Powerful insightful.

drisalsha:
Powerful insightful.

You forget Emefiele, CBN

MrBroke:


You forget Emefiele, CBN

Emefielele is not the first to be sacked by FGN. Moreso, na CBN we dey talk, it's not his business.