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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.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

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David Senra
when discussing Elon Musk's early life and career.
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Sebastian Siemiatkowski
as a source of inspiration regarding cost consciousness.
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Pierre-Louis Biojout
pour comprendre la mentalité d'Elon Musk.
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Kyle Norton
when discussing the importance of preparing for setbacks.
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Helen Lewis
, the biography describes Elon Musk's risk-taking appetite.
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Ryan McCaffrey
, referencing the Ford CEO's conversation with him.
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Mentioned as one of the fascinating books on the shortlist for the Financial Times and Schroeders Business Book of the Year.
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Josh Citarella
as a book on Luigi's Goodreads, suggesting an inclination towards the positive aspects of tech's role in society.
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Neil Freeman
as a book he is looking forward to reading.
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