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Tesla
American automotive, energy storage and solar power company
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Every podcast mention of Tesla in one pod.
371 videos. Track how it's discussed, by whom, and what experts actually think.
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Videos Mentioning Tesla
Chris Urmson: Self-Driving Cars at Aurora, Google, CMU, and DARPA | Lex Fridman Podcast #28
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in relation to Sterling Anderson's previous role as director of Autopilot.
YC SUS: Eric Migicovsky & Dalton Caldwell discuss pivoting & pitching
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example of a company that tried ambitious things and faced significant financing risks, with Elon Musk personally investing his net worth to save it.
Elon Musk : How to Build the Future
Y Combinator
A company focused on accelerating the transition to sustainable energy, with significant effort dedicated to engineering and next-generation product development, as well as factory design.
How Elon Musk Spends His Time
Y Combinator
Another company where Elon Musk spends significant time, focusing on engineering the cars (like the Model 3) and the factory.
Elon Musk On Fear
Y Combinator
Elon Musk mentions Tesla alongside SpaceX, contemplating the extremely low odds of a car company succeeding and his decision to proceed despite this.
Why You Shouldn't Copy Your Tech Idols
Y Combinator
An electric vehicle and clean energy company. Mentioned in the context of Elon Musk's investment and personal financial contributions to its survival.
How To Get Your First Users
Y Combinator
A company used as a case study for product evolution, starting with the Roadster and moving to mass-market vehicles like the Model S, 3, Y.
Elon Musk & The Midwit Meme – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
Cited as an example of Elon Musk's ventures, where the idea of electric cars is presented as an extreme, contrasted with the midwit's view of the challenges.
Starting A Company? The Key Terms You Should Know | Startup School
Y Combinator
Used as an example for TAM calculation, noting how initial estimates can be low and how products can grow the market.
Why Modern War Needs Intelligent Power Systems | Chariot Defense CEO on a16z
a16z Deep Dives
A leading company in the electric vehicle sector whose advancements in batteries and power electronics have influenced other industries, including electric aircraft and military applications.
Trump Said the War Is Won — Then Raised the Draft Age and Sent 3,000 Troops
Tom Bilyeu
Mentioned in the context of people firebombing their vehicles, symbolizing a mentality that rejects property rights and views wealth acquisition nefariously.
Submarines and the Future of Defense Manufacturing | Hadrian CEO on a16z
a16z Deep Dives
Mentioned as a source of smart people needed to set up advanced manufacturing facilities, emphasizing the human element alongside automation.
AI Whistleblower: We Are Being Gaslit By The AI Companies! They’re Hiding The Truth About AI!
The Diary Of A CEO
An automotive and energy company whose autonomous driving features are discussed in terms of safety records and partial versus full autonomy.
Every Major System Is Breaking at the Same Time — A Tech Insider Balaji Maps What Comes Next
Tom Bilyeu
US electric vehicle manufacturer, shown being outcompeted by Chinese BYD in non-tariffed markets.
Anthropic's Generational Run, OpenAI Panics, AI Moats, Meta Loses Major Lawsuits
All-In Podcast
Used as an example of a company that has disrupted traditional automotive brands through innovation and pricing.
How to Build a Cult-Like Ecommerce Brand (Full Playbook)
Chase Chappell
Mentioned as an example of a brand with a strong founder story.
AI, Data Centers, and the Infrastructure Needed to Power Them | a16z
a16z Deep Dives
Drew Begley's former employer, where he worked for nearly two decades. The company's progress in electrifying transportation and its role in developing affordable EVs and renewable energy storage were discussed.
The Stove Guy: Sam D'Amico Shows New AI Cooking Features on America's Most Powerful Stove at Impulse
Latent Space
His car company is used as a prime example of a consumer electronics approach to hardware development, with software-defined products and vertical integration.
SpaceX IPO, Iran War Fallout, Quantum Bitcoin Hack, The Space Opportunity
All-In Podcast
Automotive and energy company whose valuation and potential merger with SpaceX are discussed.
Why you aren't making as much money as you want
Alex Hormozi
Used as an example of a company that successfully employed a top-down product strategy, starting with a high-priced Roadster before developing more affordable models like the Model S and Model 3/Y.
This Startup Wants To Catch Cancer Before It Spreads
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an analogy for Billion to One's own three-step strategic plan, highlighting a phased approach to market expansion.
The State of Modern War: Palantir & Anduril Execs on Drones, AI, and the End of Traditional Warfare
All-In Podcast
Cited as the primary example of a company in the 21st century that has successfully built scaled manufacturing capacity.
Ex-Tesla President: Elon Behind-The-Scenes, Saving Tesla & Scaling a Trillion-Dollar Company
My First Million
The electric vehicle company where the speaker previously served as President. Key discussions revolve around its manufacturing challenges, hiring practices, and sales strategies, particularly the transition to online sales.
How Elon Achieves the Impossible - Eric Jorgenson
Chris Williamson
An electric car company co-founded by Elon Musk, highlighted for its mission to drive down prices and accelerate the adoption of electric and autonomous vehicles.