Season 3, Episode 1: Tesla

In this episode of Acquired, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal delve into the history, facts, and future prospects of Tesla, starting with Elon Musk's early career and the company's founding, and going through its IPO. They discuss Tesla's early struggles, key figures like Martin Eberhard and J.B. Straubel, and the pivotal role of Elon Musk. The hosts analyze Tesla's production challenges, financial strategies, and the acquisition of SolarCity, while also speculating on the company's future, including potential scenarios, production targets, and the competitive landscape, and also providing tech themes and grading for the company.