CEO's Controversial Remarks

Discussions center on criticism of a specific CEO's public statements, debating their sincerity, accuracy, and perceived thin-skinned or defensive tone, with some defending or providing context.

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Sample Comments

aaomidi Aug 3, 2020 View on HN

The CEO probably pissed him off...

TechBro8615 Jul 2, 2020 View on HN

The CEO doth protest too much, methinks.

EricE Feb 1, 2021 View on HN

Makes sense. Too bad their CEO didn't make the same arguments when he was giving all those interviews :p

ececconi Apr 24, 2014 View on HN

Seems like this CEO understands everything but people.

ncallaway Jan 30, 2024 View on HN

Because the CEO of the company is someone who says things publicly that aren't true?

adcuz Oct 5, 2013 View on HN

Agreed, this title makes it sound like the CEO flipped out.

suyash Sep 9, 2025 View on HN

That's what thier CEO is saying

quantified Jul 23, 2025 View on HN

He's a CEO. Expect "puffery" aka outright b.s.

faefox Jul 23, 2023 View on HN

I wonder what the CEO thinks about this?

downandout Nov 18, 2014 View on HN

Wrong. The CEO didn't say this. If you're going to skewer a whole company over something stupid like this, at least get your facts straight.