This podcast episode explores the history and details of Elon Musk's massive pay package at Tesla, including the shareholder lawsuits, the strategies employed to gain shareholder approval, the unique approach taken by Tesla to incentivize voting, and Elon Musk's motivations for winning the vote. It raises questions about the transparency and openness of the process and discusses the significance of money and control for Musk, including his plans for projects like colonizing Mars. The episode concludes by considering the possibility of other companies adopting similar pay package structures.
