Alpha AI CEO Kevin Xu has stirred a heated debate on social media after saying that he refused to take his wife on a vacation, despite having nearly $10 million set aside for retirement.

In a now-viral post that has racked up more than 16 million views, Xu broke down his finances in stark terms. “401k $9.8mil. Checking $3000. Savings $296. Wife – Let’s go on vacation? Me – Can’t, we’re broke. Few understand,” he tweeted.

401k $9.8mil

Checking $3000

Savings $296 Wife – Let’s go on vacation? Me – Can’t, we’re broke. Few understand. pic.twitter.com/yreMjAtPvA — Kevin Xu (@imkevinxu) September 28, 2025

His tweet triggered a flood of reactions. Many were baffled at how a man with millions could deny his wife a simple holiday. But the viral post also struck a chord with those who felt Xu

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