Elon, Inc. An Insider’s View on What Ails Tesla
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May 13, 2025 Matthew LaBrot, a former Tesla sales manager and author of the 'Tesla Employees Against Elon' letter, shares his bold insights about the company's internal struggles. He explains why he criticized Elon Musk's leadership and how his controversial views reflect growing unrest among employees. LaBrot discusses the plummeting sales juxtaposed with Musk's controversial political stance. The conversation also touches on Musk's recent feuds and the challenges of navigating Tesla’s culture amid leadership critiques and a turbulent work environment.
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Megapack Drives Energy Sales
- Tesla’s Megapack energy storage sales are growing strongly and contribute to renewable energy efforts.
- XAI’s supercomputer uses Megapacks, showing cross-company synergy within Elon Musk’s companies.
Boring Company’s Struggle With Tunnels
- The Boring Company remains the least successful Musk venture with limited tunnel outputs.
- Musk's infrastructure and government contract ambitions persist despite slow progress and skepticism.
Bill Gates Criticizes Musk Cuts
- Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of cuts to global health funding causing millions of deaths.
- This conflict amplifies brand damage and public relations challenges for Musk and Tesla.