Elon Musk Ruthless Capitalist or Visionary
For those unfamiliar, Elon Musk is a South African-born entrepreneur and the owner of Tesla, a company at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution.
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He has played a significant role in popularising EVs and making them more affordable for the general public.
Elon Musk is Donald Trump’s favourite African American. As the 47th President of the United States of America (USA), he has shown his commitment to diversity and inclusion.
(And yes, I am being sarcastic. It’s a British phenomenon to poke fun at American race politics, which is complex and unique due to the country’s history and culture, including its early days as a slave state.)
Elon Musk is a pioneer with projects like SpaceX, which aims to put humanity on Mars and make space travel more affordable. The potential of these projects is truly awe-inspiring.
He is also a ruthless capitalist because he values success above all other things. He is also hugely intelligent; somebody like that sees the world as a winner-take-all.
Dead waits or subpar work are unacceptable; Musk aims to keep Tesla lean and mean.
That’s why, according to Bloomberg, he plans to cut Tesla staff by 20%, and according to RUTERS…
