The chapter delves into Elon Musk's contentious pay package at Tesla, which faced legal challenges due to concerns over transparency and conflicts of interest. Despite controversy, Tesla's shareholders ultimately voted in favor of Musk's compensation, reflecting a mixed perspective on his leadership and business performance. The chapter explores the debate surrounding Musk's compensation, highlighting both support for his achievements and criticism of his behavior and management style.
Elon Musk has had inappropriate relationships with SpaceX employees. Tesla shareholders knew that, and chose to reward him with a massive payday anyway. The Wall Street Journal’s Joe Palazzolo and The Verge’s Andrew Hawkins explain.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King.
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