NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has a $200 billion net worth but says his only regret in life is buying a car for his parents
Published on Sep 03, 2026 at 12:05 AM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Sep 03, 2026 at 12:05 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is an accomplished man – but he has one regret that pertains to buying a car for his parents.
When you have a $200 billion net worth, it’s fair to say that you’ve done very well in life.
But even one of the richest men in the world has some misgivings about his life.
And it might surprise you to learn what he’s got a hang-up about.
For many people, gifting a car to their parents is a joyous occasion
It’s nice enough to buy a car for yourself, but buying one for someone else is really special.
And if the recipients of this generous gift are your parents, it’s all the more precious.
We’ve seen this heartwarming scenario play out time and time again.
And it can be just as moving even if the car isn’t new, as it was for when this Florida dad was reunited with a Lamborghini that had been lost for 55 years.
Admittedly, these gestures aren’t always met with positive responses.
Let’s just say that one dad wasn’t blown away with his new Ferrari Roma.
It’s certainly a scenario that NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang can relate to.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has regrets about buying a car for his parents
On paper, Huang and his company are a storybook success story.
Whether it’s in AI, robotics or autonomous vehicles, the company has been breaking boundaries.
We’ve seen its successes play out multiple over recent years, whether it was Will.i.am checking out the company’s ‘brain on wheels’, or the unveiling at the 2026 CES.
As you might expect, this has made the man at the top a very rich man.
But for all his platitudes and monetary successes, Huang still has his own regrets, just like the rest of us.
During a conversation with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, Huang opened up about one regret that he had.
It unfolded back in 1999, when the company went public and gave annualized return of between 30 and 37 percent to its shareholders.
In response, Huang sold his shares and purchased a luxury Mercedes S-Class for his parents.
“My only regret was after the IPO – I wanted to buy my parents something nice, so I sold Nvidia stock at a valuation of $300 million,” Huang recalled.
“They regret it.”
So really, it’s not that they didn’t appreciate the car – it’s that their son sold his shares so early.
Not that this move has hurt him financially or anything.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
