#710
Mentioned in 8 episodes

Elon Musk Biography

Book • 2023
This biography, written by Walter Isaacson, provides an in-depth look at the life of Elon Musk, from his tumultuous childhood in South Africa to his rise as a visionary entrepreneur behind companies like SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity.

The book is based on two years of shadowing Musk, attending his meetings, and conducting extensive interviews with him, his family, friends, coworkers, and adversaries.

It explores the triumphs and turmoil of Musk's life, addressing the question of whether the demons that drive him are also what drive his innovation and progress.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mentioned by David Senra when discussing Elon Musk's early life and career.
220 snips
#11 The Cook & The Chef: Elon Musk's Secret Sauce
Mentioned by Helen Lewis , the biography describes Elon Musk's risk-taking appetite.
13 snips
Helen Lewis on Dead Parents, Paper Animals, And The Politics of Genius
Mentioned by Ryan McCaffrey , referencing the Ford CEO's conversation with him.
Episode 518: Talking to the Owner of the First Autonomously Delivered Tesla
Mentioned by Neil Freeman as a book he is looking forward to reading.
The Summer of Spending Thanks to Taylor Swift, Beyonce & Barbenheimer
Mentioned by Josh Citarella as a book on Luigi's Goodreads, suggesting an inclination towards the positive aspects of tech's role in society.
Reality, fiction, and Luigi Mangione, with Joshua Citarella

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app