D11 Conference: Elon Musk Full Interview
AI Summary
Elon Musk joins Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher at the D11 Conference for a candid discussion about Tesla's disruption of the auto industry, SpaceX's ambitions for Mars colonization, and the synergies between SolarCity, Tesla, and SpaceX. He addresses criticism and skepticism head-on while painting a bold vision for the future.
Key Quotes
"We're going to put humans on Mars in 10 to 12 years. "
"The reason I haven't taken SpaceX public is because I want to maintain control of the Mars mission. "
Transcript & Notes
Elon Musk joins Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher at the D11 Conference for a candid discussion about Tesla’s disruption of the auto industry, SpaceX’s ambitions for Mars colonization, and the synergies between SolarCity, Tesla, and SpaceX. He addresses criticism and skepticism head-on while painting a bold vision for the future.
Tesla’s Disruption
Mossberg and Swisher press Musk on Tesla’s direct sales model, production challenges, and whether the company can truly scale to compete with established automakers.
The Mars Timeline
Musk makes his famous prediction that SpaceX will put humans on Mars within 10-12 years, defending the timeline against skepticism.
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