Indian billionaire Harsh Goenka has praised Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella for his calm and confident response to a jab from Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk. The exchange began on Thursday when Musk took a swipe at Nadella, saying “OpenAI is going to eat Microsoft alive.” However, Nadella turned the remark into an opportunity to promote innovation and collaboration.
Nadella had unveiled the rollout of ChatGPT-5 across multiple Microsoft products, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Azure AI Foundry. Musk had claimed that his own company’s latest model, Grok 4, was superior. Rather than engage in a war of words, Nadella responded with confidence: “People have been trying for 50 years and that’s the fun of it! Each day you learn something new, and innovate, partner, and compete. Excited for Grok 4 on Azure and looking forward to Grok 5.”
Goenka, chairman of the RPG Group, shared Nadella’s response on X, calling it a “masterclass” in leadership. He wrote: “What a masterclass from Satya Nadella, turning Elon’s jab into a celebration of learning, innovation, and partnership.” Goenka’s endorsement highlights Nadella’s ability to turn criticism into an opportunity for growth and collaboration.
The exchange has sparked reactions online, with many praising Nadella’s composure and maturity. Others have noted that dealing with Indians can be challenging, but Nadella’s response shows that leadership is about grace, not ego.
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