This chapter provides a glimpse into the early years of Elon Musk's career, focusing on his time at x.com and the subsequent merger with PayPal. The speaker recalls meeting Elon during this time and shares their impressions of him compared to other individuals involved in the PayPal mafia, such as Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman. The chapter also highlights how Elon didn't particularly stand out in the crowded startup scene of San Francisco at the time.

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