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Mentioned in 15 episodes
Power Play
Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century
Book • 2021
Power Play is a comprehensive narrative that chronicles Tesla's journey from a small startup to a global electric car giant.
The book, written by Tim Higgins, delves into the complexities of Elon Musk's leadership, highlighting his determination, vision, and controversial management style.
It includes stories from numerous sources, including interviews with current and former Tesla executives, and provides insight into the company's technological innovations, financial struggles, and the interpersonal dynamics that shaped its history.
The book also addresses the controversies surrounding Musk's interactions, such as the disputed anecdote about a conversation with Apple's Tim Cook, and offers a balanced view of Tesla's meteoric rise and the challenges it faced along the way.
The book, written by Tim Higgins, delves into the complexities of Elon Musk's leadership, highlighting his determination, vision, and controversial management style.
It includes stories from numerous sources, including interviews with current and former Tesla executives, and provides insight into the company's technological innovations, financial struggles, and the interpersonal dynamics that shaped its history.
The book also addresses the controversies surrounding Musk's interactions, such as the disputed anecdote about a conversation with Apple's Tim Cook, and offers a balanced view of Tesla's meteoric rise and the challenges it faced along the way.
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Mentioned in 15 episodes
Mentioned by Tim Higgins in the context of his work and expertise.
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A Nightmare Tariff Scenario for the Auto Industry — ft. Tim Higgins
Provides an in-depth look into the early years of Tesla and Musk's management style.
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Of peanuts and principles: Jimmy Carter dies
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Jane Perlez for an inside look at how Musk pulled off the Tesla investment in Shanghai.
Jane Perlez for an inside look at how Musk pulled off the Tesla investment in Shanghai.
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Electric Vehicles
Recommended by the podcast host as further reading about Tesla.
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Tesla vs Detroit | Accelerate Faster | 1
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Kara Swisher as the author of "Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century"
Kara Swisher as the author of "Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century"
Are Elon’s Best Days Behind Him? | On With Kara Swisher
Mentioned as a source for the podcast episode.
Tesla vs Detroit | Motor City Fights Back | 3
Recommended for further reading about Tesla.
Tesla vs Detroit | Appetite for Destruction | 4
Recommended at the end of the podcast episode for further reading on Tesla.
Encore: Tesla vs Detroit | Accelerate Faster | 1
Mentioned by Kara Swisher as the author of "Power Play, Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century"
Kara Swisher as the author of "Power Play, Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century"
Are Elon’s Best Days Behind Him? with Kirsten Grind, Tim Higgins & Becky Peterson
Recommended by the podcast as further reading about Tesla.
Tesla vs Detroit | Survival Mode | 2
Mentioned as a source for the podcast episode.
Encore: Tesla vs Detroit | Motor City Fights Back | 3
Recommended by the podcast host as further reading about Tesla.
Encore: Tesla vs Detroit | Survival Mode | 2
Recommended at the end of the podcast as further reading about Tesla.
Encore: Tesla vs Detroit | Appetite for Destruction | 4
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Nilay Patel when discussing Elon Musk and Tim Cook's alleged conversation about Apple buying Tesla.
Nilay Patel when discussing Elon Musk and Tim Cook's alleged conversation about Apple buying Tesla.
Pixel 6 preview / Apple reveals new efforts to fight child abuse imagery
Mentioned by Faiz Shakir as a source of information about Elon Musk and Tesla.
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