Interview Timeline

Every publicly available Elon Musk interview, catalogued chronologically with AI summaries, key quotes, and searchable transcripts.

2026

BREAKING: Elon Musk's First Interview Since Jury Rejected Claim Against Altman's OpenAI

Forbes · Forbes · May 18

BREAKING: Elon Musk's First Interview Since Jury Rejected Claim Against Altman's OpenAI

Elon Musk gives his first interview since a jury rejected his claim against Sam Altman's OpenAI. Musk discusses the OpenAI lawsuit outcome, xAI's competitive position, Grok's rapid development, Tesla's AI and robotaxi ambitions, SpaceX's Starship progress, and his work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Elon Musk on AGI Timeline, US vs China, Job Markets, Clean Energy & Humanoid Robots

Peter H. Diamandis · Dave Blundin · Jan 6

Elon Musk on AGI Timeline, US vs China, Job Markets, Clean Energy & Humanoid Robots

Elon Musk joins Dave Blundin for an in-depth conversation hosted by Peter H. Diamandis. Topics include the AGI timeline and implications, the US vs China technology race, the future of job markets, clean energy transition, and the potential of humanoid robots to transform the economy.

2025

Elon Musk: A Different Conversation w/ Nikhil Kamath

People by WTF · Nikhil Kamath · Nov 30

Elon Musk: A Different Conversation w/ Nikhil Kamath

Indian billionaire and podcaster Nikhil Kamath sits down with Elon Musk for a wide-ranging conversation on his popular show 'People by WTF.' The discussion covers Musk's views on India's potential in the tech sector, the future of AI, SpaceX's plans for global internet coverage, Tesla's expansion into emerging markets, and what it takes to build companies that change the world.

AI India SpaceX

Joe Rogan Experience #2404 - Elon Musk

The Joe Rogan Experience · Joe Rogan · Oct 31

Joe Rogan Experience #2404 - Elon Musk

Elon Musk's latest appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience covers his political evolution, the transformation of X, the race to AGI, and updates on Starship and Tesla's Full Self-Driving. He discusses his views on the 2024 election, the role of social media in democracy, and his vision for humanity's multi-planetary future.

Elon Musk on DOGE, Optimus, Starlink Smartphones, Evolving with AI, Why the West is Imploding

All-In Podcast · All-In Podcast · Sep 10

Elon Musk on DOGE, Optimus, Starlink Smartphones, Evolving with AI, Why the West is Imploding

Elon Musk joins the All-In Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion. Topics include his DOGE experience, Optimus humanoid robot progress, Starlink smartphone plans, Tesla's AI5 chips and FSD, SpaceX's vision, and why he believes the West is imploding.

DOGE Optimus Starlink

Elon Musk Interview | The Future, Engineered | X Takeover 2025

Tesla Owners Silicon Valley · Tesla Owners Silicon Valley · Jul 27

Elon Musk Interview | The Future, Engineered | X Takeover 2025

Exclusive virtual interview with Elon Musk at X Takeover 2025 in San Mateo, CA. Elon dives deep into Tesla's future including the Cybercab, Tesla Semi, Optimus V3's revenue potential, AI advancements, SpaceX Starship, Neuralink breakthroughs, and the upcoming X Money platform.

Cybercab Tesla Semi Optimus

Tesla 2025 Shareholder Q&A Session (at annual meeting)

Tesla · Shareholder Q&A · Jun 17

Tesla 2025 Shareholder Q&A Session (at annual meeting)

Elon Musk answers shareholder questions at Tesla's 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting. Topics include the Cybercab autonomous taxi, Optimus humanoid robot progress, Full Self-Driving capabilities, Tesla Energy growth, and the company's robotics strategy.

Tesla Cybercab Optimus

Elon Musk: Digital Superintelligence, Multiplanetary Life, How to Be Useful

Y Combinator · Y Combinator · Jun 16

Elon Musk: Digital Superintelligence, Multiplanetary Life, How to Be Useful

Elon Musk sits down for a fireside chat at Y Combinator's AI Startup School in San Francisco. He discusses digital superintelligence, the timeline for multiplanetary life, how to be useful as an entrepreneur, and his early days borrowing internet by drilling holes through office floors.

AI Superintelligence Mars

2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting

Tesla · N/A · Jun 10

2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting

Tesla's 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting features Elon Musk presenting major updates on the company's progress. Key topics include the launch of the Robotaxi service, mass production of Optimus humanoid robots, Full Self-Driving improvements, Tesla Energy storage deployments, and the company's long-term strategy for sustainable transport and energy.

Tesla Robotaxi Optimus

Elon Musk delivers SpaceX update on Starship, Mars goals and more at Starbase

SpaceX · SpaceX · May 29

Elon Musk delivers SpaceX update on Starship, Mars goals and more at Starbase

Elon Musk delivers a SpaceX update at Starbase in Texas in May 2025. He discusses the latest Starship progress, Mars colonization timelines, the economics of orbital refilling, and the technical challenges ahead for making life multi-planetary.

SpaceX Starship Mars

Elon Musk on Tesla, Starlink, Protests, Politics, AI

Bloomberg · Bloomberg Television · May 20

Elon Musk on Tesla, Starlink, Protests, Politics, AI

Elon Musk sits down with Bloomberg Television for a wide-ranging interview covering Tesla's latest developments, Starlink's global expansion, his political involvement, AI regulation, and the impact of protests on his businesses.

Tesla Starlink Politics

Elon's Brutally Honest Interview: Political Bloodsports, Regrets, Trump Friendship & Legacy

Solving The Money Problem · Steven Mark Ryan · May 5

Elon's Brutally Honest Interview: Political Bloodsports, Regrets, Trump Friendship & Legacy

Steven Mark Ryan sits down with Elon Musk for a candid discussion about his political involvement, friendship with Donald Trump, regrets, the future of Tesla and SpaceX, and his lasting legacy.

Politics Trump Tesla

Joe Rogan Experience #2281 - Elon Musk

The Joe Rogan Experience · Joe Rogan · Feb 28

Joe Rogan Experience #2281 - Elon Musk

Elon Musk joins Joe Rogan in 2025 as a senior advisor to President Trump. He discusses his work with DOGE, the state of AI and xAI's Grok, SpaceX Starship progress, Tesla's latest innovations, the political landscape, and his vision for Mars colonization.

2024

SpaceX Launch LIVE: Elon Musk & Donald Trump Watch SpaceX Starship Rocket Launch Together

News18 · N/A · Nov 19

SpaceX Launch LIVE: Elon Musk & Donald Trump Watch SpaceX Starship Rocket Launch Together

President-elect Donald Trump joins Elon Musk at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas to watch the Starship Flight 6 test launch. The historic event features commentary from Musk and Trump about the future of American space exploration, the importance of winning the space race, and the potential for public-private partnerships in space.

Starship SpaceX Donald Trump

Elon Musk | All-In Summit 2024

All-In Summit · Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg · Sep 10

Elon Musk | All-In Summit 2024

Elon Musk returns to the All-In Summit for a live 2024 interview covering his political evolution, the race to AGI, Tesla's robotaxi and Optimus progress, SpaceX's Starship milestones, and his views on the upcoming U.S. election. The conversation also touches on his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative.

Elon Musk: Neuralink and the Future of Humanity

Lex Fridman Podcast · Lex Fridman · Aug 10

Elon Musk: Neuralink and the Future of Humanity

Elon Musk joins Lex Fridman for an 8-hour deep dive into Neuralink's progress, the future of brain-computer interfaces, artificial general intelligence, and humanity's trajectory. Musk discusses the first human implant, the potential for curing paralysis and blindness, and his vision for a symbiotic relationship between humans and AI.

Neuralink AI Brain-computer interface

Joe Rogan Experience #2054 - Elon Musk

The Joe Rogan Experience · Joe Rogan · Jun 27

Joe Rogan Experience #2054 - Elon Musk

Elon Musk returns to the Joe Rogan Experience for a wide-ranging conversation. Topics include the latest developments in AI, SpaceX's Starship progress, Tesla's Full Self-Driving, the Twitter acquisition, political dynamics, Mars colonization timelines, and Neuralink's brain-computer interface advancements.

AI SpaceX Tesla

Elon Musk's Full Interview at Cannes Lions 2024

Cannes Lions · Linda Yaccarino · Jun 19

Elon Musk's Full Interview at Cannes Lions 2024

At Cannes Lions 2024, Elon Musk joins X CEO Linda Yaccarino for a conversation about the intersection of AI and creativity, the future of advertising on X, and how technology is reshaping the media landscape. He discusses Grok AI, the role of creators in the AI age, and his vision for X as the world's most valuable marketplace for ideas.

AI Creativity X

2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting

Tesla · N/A · Jun 13

2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting

Tesla's 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting features major announcements including the reveal of the Robotaxi concept (Cybercab), updates on Optimus humanoid robot production, Full Self-Driving progress, and Elon Musk's vision for Tesla's next chapter. Shareholders also vote to re-ratify Musk's 2018 compensation package.

Tesla Robotaxi Optimus

Elon Musk on How to Save the Human Race at #2024 Milken Conference

Milken Institute · Michael Milken · May 7

Elon Musk on How to Save the Human Race at #2024 Milken Conference

At the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference, Elon Musk joins Michael Milken for a conversation about saving humanity through technology. They discuss AI safety, the timeline for Mars colonization, Neuralink's potential to cure paralysis and blindness, and why Musk believes optimism about the future is essential for civilization.

AI SpaceX Tesla

Elon Musk on Racism, Bailing Out Trump, Hate Speech, and More

The Don Lemon Show · Don Lemon · Mar 18

Elon Musk on Racism, Bailing Out Trump, Hate Speech, and More

In a controversial and widely discussed interview, Don Lemon sits down with Elon Musk at Tesla headquarters. The conversation covers Musk's views on racism, his decision to reinstate Donald Trump's X account, hate speech moderation, DEI initiatives, and his personal use of ketamine. The interview became headline news when Musk subsequently canceled Don Lemon's exclusive X show deal.

Racism Trump Hate Speech

Ben and Elon Musk Discuss DEI, Anti-Semitism and X

The Daily Wire · Ben Shapiro · Jan 30

Ben and Elon Musk Discuss DEI, Anti-Semitism and X

Elon Musk joins Ben Shapiro for a conversation on The Daily Wire about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses and social media, the transformation of X, and the importance of merit-based advancement. The interview sparked significant debate across political and cultural lines.

DEI Anti-Semitism X

2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Speaks at Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy Festival

Italian Government · Giorgia Meloni · Dec 16

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Speaks at Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy Festival

Elon Musk joins Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Atreju political festival in Rome for a conversation about demographic collapse, the importance of family and children, Italian culture and innovation, and the role of technology in preserving Western civilization. The event drew international attention for its political significance.

Population Collapse Italy Culture

Free Speech With Elon Musk, Alex Jones on X Spaces

X Spaces · Mario Nawfal · Dec 10

Free Speech With Elon Musk, Alex Jones on X Spaces

In one of the most viral X Spaces events ever, Mario Nawfal hosts a conversation about free speech featuring Elon Musk, Alex Jones, Andrew Tate, Vivek Ramaswamy, and others. Musk begins by asking Alex Jones to clarify his Sandy Hook statements before the discussion expands to broader topics of censorship, deplatforming, and the future of free expression online.

Free Speech X Alex Jones

Sandy Munro Interview: Cybertruck, FSD, and Next Gen Vehicle

Munro Live · Sandy Munro · Dec 5

Sandy Munro Interview: Cybertruck, FSD, and Next Gen Vehicle

Elon Musk is interviewed by Sandy Munro of Munro & Associates. They discuss Cybertruck, FSD, 48V architecture, steer by wire, new factory expansion and next gen vehicle progress, and concerns about societal progression.

Cybertruck FSD 48V architecture

Elon Musk on Advertisers, Trust and the 'Wild Storm' in His Mind

DealBook Summit · Andrew Ross Sorkin · Nov 29

Elon Musk on Advertisers, Trust and the 'Wild Storm' in His Mind

At the 2023 New York Times DealBook Summit, Elon Musk sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin for a raw and unfiltered conversation about his acquisition of Twitter (now X), his controversial statements to advertisers, his mental health struggles, and his vision for the future of the platform. The interview made headlines worldwide for its candidness.

X Twitter Advertisers

Elon Musk and Lex Fridman: War, AI, and the Future of X

Lex Fridman Podcast · Lex Fridman · Nov 9

Elon Musk and Lex Fridman: War, AI, and the Future of X

Elon Musk joins the Lex Fridman Podcast for his fourth appearance. The conversation primarily focuses on xAI's new LLM 'Grok,' but also goes into depth about war, politics, Tesla, and X.

Rishi Sunak & Elon Musk: Talk AI, Tech & the Future

UK Government · Rishi Sunak · Nov 2

Rishi Sunak & Elon Musk: Talk AI, Tech & the Future

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak interviews Elon Musk at the UK's AI Safety Summit. The conversation covers the transformative potential of AI, the need for thoughtful regulation, the future of work in an AI-dominated world, and Musk's vision for ensuring AI development benefits humanity while mitigating existential risks.

AI Technology Regulation

Elon Musk: Ukraine, X, the Creator Economy, China, AI, & More | All-In Summit 2023

All-In Summit · Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg · Sep 13

Elon Musk: Ukraine, X, the Creator Economy, China, AI, & More | All-In Summit 2023

Elon Musk takes the stage at the All-In Summit 2023 for a live interview with the podcast's four hosts. The conversation dives deep into geopolitics including the Ukraine war and Starlink's role, the transformation of X into a creator-friendly platform, competition with China in AI and EVs, and the future of work in an AI-dominated world.

Ukraine X Creator Economy

Elon Musk and EEI Chair Pedro J. Pizarro at EEI 2023

EEI · Pedro J. Pizarro · Jun 23

Elon Musk and EEI Chair Pedro J. Pizarro at EEI 2023

Elon Musk joins EEI Chair Pedro J. Pizarro, President and CEO of Edison International, for a fireside chat at EEI 2023. They discuss Tesla's energy business growth, the role of utilities in the EV transition, and the future of the electric grid.

Tesla Energy Grid

Elon Musk Delivers Speech at VivaTech

VivaTech · Maurice Lévy · Jun 16

Elon Musk Delivers Speech at VivaTech

At VivaTech Paris, one of Europe's largest tech conferences, Elon Musk joins Publicis Chairman Maurice Lévy for a conversation about AI regulation, the future of X, Tesla's European expansion, and SpaceX's Starlink service. He also addresses European regulatory concerns and his views on AI safety.

AI Twitter Tesla

The Babylon Bee Talks With Elon Musk at Twitter Headquarters

The Babylon Bee · The Babylon Bee · Jun 2

The Babylon Bee Talks With Elon Musk at Twitter Headquarters

The Babylon Bee sits down with Elon Musk at Twitter Headquarters for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss free speech, Elon's purchase of Twitter to free The Bee from censorship, wokeness in culture, and - most importantly - what video games he's playing right now.

Twitter Free Speech Wokeness

Elon Musk on AI, China, Twitter and More | WSJ

The Wall Street Journal · WSJ · May 24

Elon Musk on AI, China, Twitter and More | WSJ

The Wall Street Journal sits down with Elon Musk for an extended interview. Elon discusses SpaceX's Mars mission timeline, AI's role in the future of society, his plans for Twitter, Tesla's AI capabilities, and his thoughts on eventual succession at his companies.

AI China Twitter

Elon Musk full Interview with CNBC

CNBC · David Faber · May 17

Elon Musk full Interview with CNBC

David Faber sits down with Elon Musk for an extended interview on CNBC. Topics include the Twitter acquisition and transformation, Tesla's market position, SpaceX's Starship progress, AI risks and opportunities, and Elon's views on the economy and politics.

Twitter Tesla SpaceX

Elon Musk Answers All Your Questions at Tesla's 2023 Shareholder Meeting

Tesla · N/A · May 16

Elon Musk Answers All Your Questions at Tesla's 2023 Shareholder Meeting

Tesla's 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting features Elon Musk presenting company updates and answering questions directly from shareholders. He covers Full Self-Driving progress, the Cybertruck timeline, Tesla Energy growth, Optimus robot development, and addresses shareholder concerns about the economy and competition.

Tesla FSD Cybertruck

Elon Musk (Full Interview) | Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher · Bill Maher · Apr 29

Elon Musk (Full Interview) | Real Time with Bill Maher

Elon Musk joins Bill Maher on HBO's Real Time for a candid discussion about his Twitter acquisition, the state of free speech, woke culture, AI development, and the political landscape in America.

Twitter Free Speech Woke Culture

FULL Elon Musk Interview with Tucker Carlson

FOX News · Tucker Carlson · Apr 18

FULL Elon Musk Interview with Tucker Carlson

Elon Musk sits down with Tucker Carlson for an extensive interview on FOX News. The conversation covers Musk's acquisition of Twitter and his free speech philosophy, the dangers of unregulated AI, the state of American politics, and updates on Tesla and SpaceX. Musk also discusses his views on the media, censorship, and the future of civilization.

AI Free Speech Twitter

Elon full BBC interview 12 April 2023

BBC · James Clayton · Apr 12

Elon full BBC interview 12 April 2023

Elon Musk sits down with BBC reporter James Clayton for a wide-ranging interview about his Twitter acquisition, content moderation, free speech, Tesla's competition in China, and his work-life balance running multiple companies.

Twitter Tesla Politics

Elon Musk Answers All Your Questions (Investor Day 2023)

Tesla Investor Day · Investor Q&A · Mar 2

Elon Musk Answers All Your Questions (Investor Day 2023)

At Tesla Investor Day 2023, CEO Elon Musk answers questions from investors at the company's headquarters in Austin, Texas. Topics include Master Plan Part 3, the global energy transition, manufacturing scale-up, and Tesla's long-term growth strategy.

Tesla Investor Day Master Plan 3

Tesla Investor Day 2023

Tesla · N/A · Mar 1

Tesla Investor Day 2023

Tesla's 2023 Investor Day reveals Master Plan Part 3, a comprehensive strategy for a fully sustainable energy future. Elon Musk and the leadership team present detailed plans for scaling manufacturing, the next-generation vehicle platform, the Optimus robot, and a path to eliminate fossil fuels entirely through electrification and renewable energy.

Tesla Master Plan Part 3 Manufacturing

New Elon Musk Interview From World Government Summit 2023

World Government Summit · Mohammad Al Gergawi · Feb 15

New Elon Musk Interview From World Government Summit 2023

Elon Musk returns to the World Government Summit in Dubai for his second appearance, this time focusing on the transformative impact of AI, his vision for X as an 'everything app,' updates on Neuralink, and his thoughts on education reform. He also discusses the importance of becoming a multi-planet species.

AI Twitter Tesla

2022

Elon Musk and Tesla Engineers Answer Audience Questions at Tesla AI Day 2022

Tesla AI Day · Audience Q&A · Oct 1

Elon Musk and Tesla Engineers Answer Audience Questions at Tesla AI Day 2022

At Tesla AI Day 2022, Elon Musk and engineers across Tesla answer audience questions about the Optimus Robot, Autopilot updates, the Dojo chip, Full Self-Driving progress, and the company's AI strategy.

Optimus Autopilot Dojo

Elon Musk on Aliens, Putin, and WW3 | Full Send Podcast

Full Send Podcast · NELK Boys · Aug 5

Elon Musk on Aliens, Putin, and WW3 | Full Send Podcast

Elon Musk joins the NELK Boys on the Full Send Podcast for one of his most unfiltered and wide-ranging interviews. He discusses his views on aliens, challenges Vladimir Putin to a UFC fight, predicts the possibility of World War III, and shares his thoughts on politics, Twitter, and the future of civilization.

Aliens Ukraine Putin

Elon Musk Unfiltered: Interview Part 3 (Bonus Material)

Tesla Owners Silicon Valley · Tesla Owners Silicon Valley · Jun 22

Elon Musk Unfiltered: Interview Part 3 (Bonus Material)

Part 3 of the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley interview with Elon Musk at Gigafactory Texas. Bonus material covering Tesla's future roadmap, SpaceX Starship progress, Neuralink developments, and Elon's vision for AI.

Tesla SpaceX Neuralink

Bloomberg Surveillance: Early Edition - Full Elon Musk Interview

Bloomberg · Bloomberg Television · Jun 21

Bloomberg Surveillance: Early Edition - Full Elon Musk Interview

Elon Musk joins Bloomberg Surveillance: Early Edition for an extended interview discussing Tesla's production challenges, his pending Twitter acquisition, economic outlook, inflation concerns, and SpaceX's Mars timeline.

Tesla Twitter Economy

Elon Musk on Life, The Universe and Everything: Interview Part 2

Tesla Owners Silicon Valley · Tesla Owners Silicon Valley · Jun 14

Elon Musk on Life, The Universe and Everything: Interview Part 2

Part 2 of a three-part interview with Elon Musk at Gigafactory Texas. John, Kelvin Gee, and Ryan Levenson from The Kilowatts continue their conversation about Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, AI, and the meaning of life, the universe, and everything.

Tesla SpaceX Neuralink

Elon Musk on the Early Days of Tesla: Interview Part 1

Tesla Owners Silicon Valley · Tesla Owners Silicon Valley · Jun 3

Elon Musk on the Early Days of Tesla: Interview Part 1

Part 1 of a three-part interview with Elon Musk at Gigafactory Texas. John, Kelvin Gee, and Ryan Levenson from The Kilowatts discuss Tesla's early days, the Model S development, manufacturing challenges, and Gigafactory expansion.

Tesla History Early Days Model S

Elon Musk: Twitter's Bot Problem, SpaceX's Grand Plan, Tesla Stories & More

All-In Podcast · Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg · May 16

Elon Musk: Twitter's Bot Problem, SpaceX's Grand Plan, Tesla Stories & More

Elon Musk joins the All-In Podcast crew for a wide-ranging discussion during his Twitter acquisition period. He explains his rationale for buying Twitter, his concerns about bot accounts, his vision for free speech on the platform, and provides updates on SpaceX's Mars plans and Tesla's growth trajectory.

Twitter SpaceX Tesla

Elon Musk: A future worth getting excited about | Tesla Texas Gigafactory interview | TED

TED · Chris Anderson · Apr 18

Elon Musk: A future worth getting excited about | Tesla Texas Gigafactory interview | TED

In this exclusive TED conversation at the Tesla Texas Gigafactory, Chris Anderson interviews Elon Musk about the radical innovations he's working on. Topics include Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot, SpaceX's Starship, the future of AI, Mars colonization timelines, and the global energy transition.

Tesla Optimus SpaceX

Elon Musk: The Future We're Building — and Boring

TED · Chris Anderson · Apr 14

Elon Musk: The Future We're Building — and Boring

Elon Musk discusses his then-recent Twitter acquisition plans, the future of Tesla, The Boring Company's progress in Las Vegas, and his vision for multi-planetary civilization. TED's Chris Anderson pushes Musk on his philosophy regarding free speech and content moderation.

Tesla Twitter The Boring Company

Elon Musk at 2022 TED: A Future Worth Getting Excited About

TED · Chris Anderson · Apr 14

Elon Musk at 2022 TED: A Future Worth Getting Excited About

Elon Musk discusses his then-recent Twitter acquisition plans, the future of Tesla, The Boring Company's progress, and his vision for multi-planetary civilization. TED's Chris Anderson pushes Musk on his philosophy regarding free speech and content moderation.

Twitter Tesla The Boring Company

Elon Musk: SpaceX Starship Update 2022

SpaceX · SpaceX · Feb 10

Elon Musk: SpaceX Starship Update 2022

Elon Musk gives an update on Starship and answers questions from the audience. Elon reaffirms the purpose of Starship, and says we should expect orbital flights in 2022.

Starship Orbital flight Raptor engine

2021

Elon Musk: AI, Mars, and the Future of Civilization

Lex Fridman Podcast · Lex Fridman · Dec 28

Elon Musk: AI, Mars, and the Future of Civilization

Elon's third appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast. This episode covers SpaceX's Starship program, colonizing Mars, forms of government for a Martian society, cryptocurrency, Tesla autopilot and FSD progress, historical perspectives on war, Putin's motivations, and the role of comedy in society.

AI SpaceX Starship

Elon Musk on Babylon Bee: Wokeness, Humor, and Billionaires

Babylon Bee · Kyle Mann · Dec 21

Elon Musk on Babylon Bee: Wokeness, Humor, and Billionaires

Elon gets interviewed by the Babylon Bee. He talks about the danger of wokeness and the importance of humor. Elon also addresses his recent stock sales and the criticism of billionaires.

Free speech Wokeness Humor

Engineering Victory with Elon

Hardcore History: Addendum · Dan Carlin · Dec 13

Engineering Victory with Elon

Dan Carlin, host of Hardcore History, sits down with Elon Musk for a fascinating conversation about engineering throughout history. They explore how engineering has shaped human civilization, from Roman aqueducts to modern rockets, and discuss the engineering mindset required to solve civilization-scale problems.

Engineering History SpaceX

Tesla as the World's Biggest Robot Company

The Wall Street Journal · Joanna Stern · Dec 7

Tesla as the World's Biggest Robot Company

At the WSJ CEO Council Summit, Elon Musk discusses why he views Tesla as fundamentally a robotics and AI company rather than just an automaker. He explains the deep learning approach to Full Self-Driving, the economics of robotaxis, and Tesla's vertically integrated manufacturing philosophy.

AI Tesla Robotics

Tesla Technoking and SpaceX Chief Engineer Elon Musk | Full Interview | Code 2021

Code Conference · Kara Swisher · Sep 28

Tesla Technoking and SpaceX Chief Engineer Elon Musk | Full Interview | Code 2021

Kara Swisher interviews Elon Musk at Code Conference 2021. Topics include Tesla's Full Self-Driving progress, SpaceX Starship development, his views on cryptocurrency, AI regulation, Mars timelines, and his controversial Twitter activity.

Tesla SpaceX Twitter

Tesla Bot: Elon Musk answers all your questions (full AI team Q&A)

Tesla AI Day · Audience Q&A · Aug 20

Tesla Bot: Elon Musk answers all your questions (full AI team Q&A)

At Tesla AI Day 2021, Elon Musk and the AI team answer audience questions about the Tesla Bot (Optimus), Full Self-Driving technology, Autopilot updates, and the Dojo supercomputer. Elon discusses the timeline for humanoid robots and the technical challenges ahead.

Tesla Bot Optimus FSD

Tesla AI Day 2021

Tesla · N/A · Aug 19

Tesla AI Day 2021

Tesla's first AI Day event where Elon Musk and the AI team showcase the company's deep learning capabilities for Full Self-Driving. The event features detailed technical presentations on the Dojo supercomputer, the Tesla Bot (Optimus) concept, and the vision-only approach to autonomous driving using neural networks trained on massive real-world datasets.

Starbase Launchpad Tour with Elon Musk [PART 3]

Everyday Astronaut · Tim Dodd · Aug 11

Starbase Launchpad Tour with Elon Musk [PART 3]

In the third and final part of Tim Dodd's epic Starbase tour with Elon Musk, they explore the orbital launch mount and discuss the ground systems required for Starship's orbital test flights. Musk explains the deluge system, tank farm operations, and the regulatory challenges facing the program.

Starship Starbase SpaceX

Starbase Tour with Everyday Astronaut Part 1

Everyday Astronaut · Tim Dodd · Aug 11

Starbase Tour with Everyday Astronaut Part 1

The first part of Everyday Astronaut's interview with Elon at Starbase. Topics include discussions about the high bay, grid fins, raptor engine, HLS, and stage separation/cold gas thrusters.

Starship Raptor engine HLS

Starbase Tour with Everyday Astronaut Part 2

Everyday Astronaut · Tim Dodd · Aug 11

Starbase Tour with Everyday Astronaut Part 2

The second part of Everyday Astronaut's interview with Elon at Starbase. Topics include raptor engine discussion, space shuttle program, heat shield discussion, and grid fin discussion.

Raptor engine Space shuttle Heat shield

The B Word: Bitcoin Discussion with Jack Dorsey and Cathie Wood

The B Word Conference · Steve Lee · Jul 21

The B Word: Bitcoin Discussion with Jack Dorsey and Cathie Wood

Elon Musk appears with Cathie Wood and Jack Dorsey to discuss the merits of Bitcoin and other blockchain/cryptocurrency innovation. They discuss renewable energy usage in Bitcoin mining.

Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Blockchain

Rare interview with billionaire Elon Musk on his plans to colonize Mars

60 Minutes Australia · 60 Minutes Australia · May 12

Rare interview with billionaire Elon Musk on his plans to colonize Mars

60 Minutes Australia sits down with Elon Musk for a rare interview about his plans to colonize Mars. Elon outlines the Starship roadmap, the timeline for human missions, and his vision for a self-sustaining city on the Red Planet.

Mars SpaceX Colonization

Elon Musk's Saturday Night Live Monologue

Saturday Night Live · SNL · May 8

Elon Musk's Saturday Night Live Monologue

Elon Musk's opening monologue on SNL. He revealed he has Asperger's syndrome and joked about Dogecoin, Tesla, and his Twitter habits.

Asperger's Memes Dogecoin

Elon Musk: Tesla Could Become the Biggest Company, Here's Why (Ep. 279)

Dave Lee · Dave Lee · Mar 26

Elon Musk: Tesla Could Become the Biggest Company, Here's Why (Ep. 279)

Dave Lee interviews Elon Musk about Tesla's potential to become the world's largest company by market cap. Elon discusses Full Self-Driving progress, Tesla Energy's growth, and the company's long-term competitive advantages.

Tesla Investing Valuation

Joe Rogan Experience #1609 - Elon Musk

The Joe Rogan Experience · Joe Rogan · Feb 11

Joe Rogan Experience #1609 - Elon Musk

Elon Musk's third appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience dives deep into Neuralink's brain-computer interface technology, SpaceX's Mars timeline, and his controversial views on COVID-19 lockdowns. The conversation also covers the rise of cryptocurrency, the future of Tesla, and Musk's philosophy on human progress.

Neuralink Mars COVID-19

The Good Time Show Clubhouse Interview

Clubhouse · Sriram Krishnan & Aarthi Ramamurthy · Jan 31

The Good Time Show Clubhouse Interview

Elon Musk joins Sriram Krishnan and Aarthi Ramamurthy on Clubhouse's 'The Good Time Show' for a wide-ranging and often humorous conversation. The interview became one of the most viral moments in Clubhouse history, covering memes, GameStop, neural links, and Musk's unfiltered thoughts on current events.

Memes Mars COVID-19

2020

Axel Springer Award 2020 Interview

Axel Springer · Mathias Döpfner · Dec 1

Axel Springer Award 2020 Interview

Elon speaks at the Axel Springer Headquarters and receives their 2020 award. Topics include Starship, SpaceX, Full Self Driving, Giga Berlin, sleeping on the factory floor, AGI, threats to humanity, Neuralink, and techno-music.

Starship FSD Giga Berlin

Ron Baron Conference 2020 Interview

Ron Baron Conference · Ron Baron · Nov 4

Ron Baron Conference 2020 Interview

Elon Musk is interviewed by legendary investor Ron Baron at his 2020 conference. Elon discusses why Tesla/SpaceX have such an advantage over competitors, the investment case for Tesla, and his future plans.

Tesla SpaceX Investment

Elon Musk at 2020 Mars Society Event

Mars Society · Robert Zubrin · Oct 17

Elon Musk at 2020 Mars Society Event

Elon Musk joins the 2020 virtual Mars Society convention to discuss SpaceX's Starship progress, Mars colonization timelines, and the technical challenges of building a self-sustaining city on Mars.

Mars SpaceX Starship

Tesla Battery Day 2020

Tesla · N/A · Sep 22

Tesla Battery Day 2020

Tesla's highly anticipated Battery Day event where Elon Musk and the engineering team unveil revolutionary battery technologies including the tabless 4680 cell, structural battery packs, and a path to a $25,000 Tesla. The presentation outlines a plan to reduce battery costs by 56% and scale production to terawatt-hour scale.

Battery Technology Tesla Manufacturing

Elon Musk and Jim Bridenstine on NASA DM-2 Launch

Everyday Astronaut · Tim Dodd · May 27

Elon Musk and Jim Bridenstine on NASA DM-2 Launch

Interview with Elon Musk and Jim Bridenstine (former NASA administrator) about the successful launch of two American Astronauts on Crew Dragon.

NASA Crew Dragon SpaceX

Jay Leno's Garage: Cybertruck and The Boring Company Tunnel

Jay Leno's Garage · Jay Leno · May 23

Jay Leno's Garage: Cybertruck and The Boring Company Tunnel

Elon shows off the Cybertruck to Jay Leno, and they also take it through The Boring Company Tunnel.

Cybertruck The Boring Company Tunnel

Elon Musk's prediction for the future of energy in Australia

60 Minutes Australia · 60 Minutes Australia · May 12

Elon Musk's prediction for the future of energy in Australia

60 Minutes Australia follows up with Elon Musk on the future of energy in Australia. Elon discusses the rapid advancement of solar and battery technology, the economics of renewable energy, and Tesla's expanding role in the global energy transition.

Tesla Energy Australia

Elon Musk on Joe Rogan Experience #2

The Joe Rogan Experience · Joe Rogan · May 7

Elon Musk on Joe Rogan Experience #2

Round 2 with Joe Rogan. Topics include X Æ A-12, giving up possessions, selling homes, time allocation, Neuralink, simulation theory, Covid-19, Twitter, bias in mainstream media, freedom, health, and martial arts.

X Æ A-12 Neuralink Simulation theory

Elon Musk Interviewed by High School Students (Hack Club)

Hack Club · Hack Club Students · Apr 24

Elon Musk Interviewed by High School Students (Hack Club)

Elon Musk is interviewed by high school students. Surprisingly good questions are asked, and Elon stays overtime to answer more questions. Topics include programming, education, and entrepreneurship.

Programming Education Tesla

Elon Musk, Satellite 2020 Conference, Washington DC

Satellite 2020 · Event Moderators · Mar 9

Elon Musk, Satellite 2020 Conference, Washington DC

Elon Musk appears at the Satellite 2020 conference in Washington DC to discuss Starlink's satellite constellation, global broadband internet service, SpaceX's reusable rocket technology, and the economics of satellite communications.

Starlink SpaceX Satellite

Elon Musk Secret #1: How to Guarantee Innovation

Dave Lee · Dave Lee · Mar 4

Elon Musk Secret #1: How to Guarantee Innovation

Dave Lee sits down with Elon Musk to discuss his secret to guaranteeing innovation. Elon explains his first-principles thinking approach, how it applies to both Tesla and SpaceX, and why traditional analogies often lead to incremental rather than breakthrough innovation.

Innovation Engineering Tesla

Elon Musk and Lt Gen John F. Thompson - Air Warfare Symposium Keynote

Air Force Association · Air Force Association · Feb 28

Elon Musk and Lt Gen John F. Thompson - Air Warfare Symposium Keynote

Elon Musk joins Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Commander of Space and Missile Systems Center, for a keynote fireside chat at the Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida. Elon discusses SpaceX's rapid innovation, the future of fighter jets, autonomous weapons systems, and the importance of AI in modern warfare.

SpaceX Air Force Fighter Jets

Elon Musk on Third Row Tesla Podcast

Third Row Tesla · Third Row Tesla · Feb 9

Elon Musk on Third Row Tesla Podcast

Elon Musk speaks with Tesla fans/owners for several hours at the former home of Gene Wilder. This is one of the best Elon interviews ever given. Topics include Twitter, wealth, capitalism, communism, money as allocation of labor, car industry landscape, solar, HGTTG as philosophy, Gigafactory Shanghai, story of Elon's immigration from South Africa to Canada and then the USA, x.com origin, PayPal origin, Bitcoin, laws, Tesla early days.

Twitter Capitalism Communism

2019

Neuralink, AI, Autopilot, and the Pale Blue Dot | Lex Fridman Podcast #49

Lex Fridman Podcast · Lex Fridman · Nov 12

Neuralink, AI, Autopilot, and the Pale Blue Dot | Lex Fridman Podcast #49

Elon Musk returns to the Lex Fridman Podcast for a deeply philosophical conversation about Neuralink's brain-computer interface technology, the nature of consciousness, and the future of AI. He also discusses Tesla's progress on Full Self-Driving and SpaceX's Starship development.

Neuralink AI Autopilot

Elon Musk's Complete Interview at Air Force Space Pitch Day

Air Force Space Pitch Day · Lt Gen John F. Thompson · Nov 5

Elon Musk's Complete Interview at Air Force Space Pitch Day

Elon Musk speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Thompson at Space Pitch Day in San Francisco. They discuss SpaceX's work with the Air Force, rapid innovation in defense technology, and the future of national security space capabilities.

SpaceX Air Force Defense

Jack Ma and Elon Musk hold debate in Shanghai

WAIC · World AI Conference · Aug 29

Jack Ma and Elon Musk hold debate in Shanghai

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and Tesla CEO Elon Musk hold a wide-ranging debate at the World AI Conference in Shanghai. They discuss artificial intelligence, Mars colonization, education reform, and contrasting visions for humanity's technological future.

Tesla Autopilot | Lex Fridman Podcast #18

Lex Fridman Podcast · Lex Fridman · Apr 12

Tesla Autopilot | Lex Fridman Podcast #18

Elon Musk's first appearance on the Lex Fridman Podcast focuses entirely on Tesla's Autopilot system and the path to full self-driving. He explains the technical approach of using vision-based neural networks, why lidar is a 'crutch,' and his vision for a fleet of autonomous robotaxis.

Autopilot Self-Driving Tesla

Elon Musk & NASA/SpaceX DM1 - Post Launch Press Conference

NASA/SpaceX · NASA/SpaceX · Mar 2

Elon Musk & NASA/SpaceX DM1 - Post Launch Press Conference

Elon Musk participates in the post-launch press conference after the successful launch of SpaceX's Crew Dragon Demo Mission 1 (DM1). He discusses the significance of the mission, the partnership with NASA, and the path to crewed flights.

SpaceX NASA Crew Dragon

2018

Elon Musk Smokes Weed and Talks AI, Flame Throwers, and the Future

The Joe Rogan Experience · Joe Rogan · Sep 6

Elon Musk Smokes Weed and Talks AI, Flame Throwers, and the Future

Elon Musk's infamous appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience where he discusses AI existential risk, demonstrates The Boring Company's flamethrower, and famously takes a puff of marijuana. The episode became one of the most-watched podcasts in history and caused significant media attention and a temporary drop in Tesla's stock price.

AI Flamethrower Tesla

Tesla Factory Tour with Elon Musk!

MKBHD · Marques Brownlee · Aug 20

Tesla Factory Tour with Elon Musk!

Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) gets an exclusive walkthrough of the Tesla factory with Elon Musk. They discuss the manufacturing process, the massive scale of robotic automation, production bottlenecks, and the intricate logistics of building electric vehicles at volume.

Tesla Factory Manufacturing

Talking Tech with Elon Musk!

MKBHD · Marques Brownlee · Aug 18

Talking Tech with Elon Musk!

Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) sits down with Elon Musk to talk Tesla, technology, and the future. Elon discusses the state of Tesla in 2018, Autopilot development, the challenges of manufacturing at scale, and his vision for the future of transportation and energy.

Tesla Technology Innovation

Elon Musk Answers Your Questions! | SXSW 2018

SXSW · Event Moderators · Mar 11

Elon Musk Answers Your Questions! | SXSW 2018

Elon Musk answers audience questions at SXSW 2018, joined by Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. Topics include SpaceX Mars plans, The Boring Company, AI risks and regulation, and the future of humanity.

SpaceX Boring Company AI

Elon Musk in Falcon Heavy Post Launch Press Conference - Full Interview

SpaceX · SpaceX · Feb 7

Elon Musk in Falcon Heavy Post Launch Press Conference - Full Interview

Elon Musk holds a full press conference after the historic test launch of Falcon Heavy. He discusses the successful maiden flight, the Roadster payload, the economics of heavy-lift rockets, and the implications for future Mars missions.

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Mars

2017

Elon Musk gets emotional over Australia's energy emergency (Part Two)

60 Minutes Australia · Liz Hayes · Oct 30

Elon Musk gets emotional over Australia's energy emergency (Part Two)

Part two of Liz Hayes' interview with Elon Musk on 60 Minutes Australia. Elon continues discussing Tesla's energy vision, his emotional drive to solve climate change, and his broader mission to make humanity multi-planetary.

Tesla Energy Australia

SpaceX IAC 2017: BFR Announcement

International Astronautical Congress · N/A · Sep 29

SpaceX IAC 2017: BFR Announcement

At the 2017 International Astronautical Congress in Adelaide, Australia, Elon Musk unveils the updated design for the Big Falcon Rocket (BFR). He presents a detailed vision for using the BFR for Earth-to-Earth transport, lunar missions, and establishing the first permanent base on Mars, complete with stunning animations and technical specifications.

BFR Mars SpaceX

ISS Research and Development Conference 2017 - An Innovation Discussion with Elon Musk

ISS R&D Conference · NASA/ISS · Jul 19

ISS Research and Development Conference 2017 - An Innovation Discussion with Elon Musk

Elon Musk participates in an innovation discussion at the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference. He discusses SpaceX's partnership with NASA, commercial spaceflight, Dragon cargo and crew capabilities, and the future of space station resupply.

SpaceX ISS NASA

Why I'm Long Tesla: Elon Musk

Hyperchange · Gali Russell · May 2

Why I'm Long Tesla: Elon Musk

Gali Russell of Hyperchange interviews Elon Musk about why he's bullish on Tesla's long-term prospects, the Model 3 ramp, Autopilot development, and Tesla Energy's potential.

Tesla Investing Model 3

A Conversation with Elon Musk at WGS 2017

World Government Summit · Mohammad Al Gergawi · Feb 15

A Conversation with Elon Musk at WGS 2017

At the World Government Summit in Dubai, Elon Musk joins Mohammad Al Gergawi for a conversation about the future of governance in an age of rapid technological change. He discusses Mars colonization timelines, the need for governments to adapt to AI, and his vision for hyperloop and underground transportation.

Mars AI Transportation

2016

Code Conference 2016: Full Interview

Code Conference · Kara Swisher · Jun 1

Code Conference 2016: Full Interview

Elon Musk returns to the Code Conference red chair for a memorable interview with Kara Swisher. He expands on his Mars colonization plans, famously discusses the simulation hypothesis ('There's a billion to one chance we're living in base reality'), and addresses Tesla's production challenges and Autopilot safety.

Mars Simulation Theory AI

StartmeupHK Venture Forum - Elon Musk on Entrepreneurship and Innovation

StartmeupHK · Invest Hong Kong · Jan 26

StartmeupHK Venture Forum - Elon Musk on Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Elon Musk speaks at the StartmeupHK Venture Forum about Tesla Motors in Hong Kong, sustainable energy solutions for Mainland China, and his vision for Mars colonization. He shares insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, and building companies that solve humanity's biggest challenges.

Tesla SpaceX Entrepreneurship

2015

Elon Musk and Y Combinator President on Thinking for the Future - FULL CONVERSATION

Vanity Fair · Sam Altman · Oct 8

Elon Musk and Y Combinator President on Thinking for the Future - FULL CONVERSATION

Sam Altman, then President of Y Combinator, joins Elon Musk on stage at Vanity Fair's New Establishment Summit for a conversation about the future of AI, space exploration, entrepreneurship, and thinking long-term about humanity's biggest challenges.

AI Future Innovation

How to Build the Future

Y Combinator · Sam Altman · Sep 15

How to Build the Future

Sam Altman interviews Elon Musk for Y Combinator's 'How to Build the Future' series. Musk shares his vision for the future of humanity, covering artificial intelligence, space exploration, sustainable energy, and the mindset required to build companies that solve civilization-scale problems.

Entrepreneurship AI Mars

Interview with Elon Musk - ISSR&D Conference 2015

ISS R&D Conference · NASA/ISS · Jul 1

Interview with Elon Musk - ISSR&D Conference 2015

Elon Musk is interviewed at the 2015 ISS Research and Development Conference. He discusses SpaceX's partnership with NASA, the Dragon cargo and crew vehicles, commercial spaceflight economics, and the importance of research conducted on the International Space Station.

SpaceX ISS NASA

Tesla Founder and CEO Elon Musk Shares Energy Vision at 2015 EEI Annual Convention

EEI · EEI · Jun 11

Tesla Founder and CEO Elon Musk Shares Energy Vision at 2015 EEI Annual Convention

Elon Musk delivers the keynote at the 2015 Edison Electric Institute Annual Convention, sharing Tesla's energy vision. He discusses the Powerwall and Powerpack products, grid-scale storage economics, and the future of sustainable energy infrastructure.

Tesla Energy Powerwall

Elon Musk 2015 Detroit Auto Show Full Interview

Detroit Auto Show · Detroit Auto Show · Jan 13

Elon Musk 2015 Detroit Auto Show Full Interview

Elon Musk gives a full interview at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. He discusses Tesla's production ramp, the upcoming Model X, the company's mission to accelerate sustainable transport, and the state of the electric vehicle industry.

Tesla Model S Model X

2014

Tesla CEO Elon Musk (2014)

AUTO BILD · AUTO BILD · Nov 5

Tesla CEO Elon Musk (2014)

Elon Musk sits down with AUTO BILD for an interview at the 2014 LA Auto Show. He discusses Tesla's presence in Germany, the Model S, early Autopilot development, and the company's expansion plans in Europe.

Tesla Model S Electric Vehicles

MIT Aeronautics and Astronautics Department Interview

MIT AeroAstro Centennial · Jaime Peraire · Oct 24

MIT Aeronautics and Astronautics Department Interview

MIT AeroAstro Department Head Jaime Peraire interviews Elon Musk at the AeroAstro 1914-2014 Centennial Symposium. Elon discusses SpaceX's reusable rocket technology, plans for Mars colonization, and his thoughts on engineering education.

SpaceX Mars Reusable Rockets

Elon Musk Speaks About Tesla and SpaceX at Vanity Fair's New Establishment Summit

Vanity Fair · Walter Isaacson · Oct 17

Elon Musk Speaks About Tesla and SpaceX at Vanity Fair's New Establishment Summit

Walter Isaacson interviews Elon Musk at Vanity Fair's New Establishment Summit. Elon discusses the state of Tesla and SpaceX in 2014, his leadership style, the importance of first-principles thinking, and his long-term vision for Mars colonization.

Tesla SpaceX Innovation

PandoMonthly: Fireside Chat With Elon Musk

PandoMonthly · Sarah Lacy · Oct 7

PandoMonthly: Fireside Chat With Elon Musk

In an emotional and candid PandoMonthly fireside chat, Sarah Lacy presses Elon Musk on the personal toll of running multiple companies. The interview became famous when Musk became visibly emotional discussing the sacrifices he's made, the media criticism he's endured, and why he continues to push forward despite overwhelming odds.

Tesla SpaceX Entrepreneurship

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla at ONS 2014

ONS · ONS · Aug 25

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla at ONS 2014

Elon Musk speaks at ONS, one of the world's most important oil, gas and energy meeting places, in 2014. He discusses Tesla's mission to accelerate sustainable transport, the future of energy, and why electric vehicles are critical for reducing carbon emissions.

Tesla Energy Oil

Tesla and SpaceX — Elon Musk's Industrial Empire

60 Minutes · Lesley Stahl · Mar 30

Tesla and SpaceX — Elon Musk's Industrial Empire

Lesley Stahl profiles Elon Musk on 60 Minutes, exploring his dual empire of Tesla and SpaceX. The segment covers his ambitious manufacturing goals, space exploration vision, and the personal sacrifices required to run two groundbreaking companies simultaneously.

Tesla SpaceX Industrial Empire

2013

Elon Musk, Enda Kenny, Shervin Pishevar & Mark Little - Web Summit 2013

Web Summit · Web Summit Moderators · Nov 1

Elon Musk, Enda Kenny, Shervin Pishevar & Mark Little - Web Summit 2013

Elon Musk joins Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Sherpa Foundry's Shervin Pishevar, and GE's Mark Little on stage at Web Summit 2013 in Dublin. The panel discusses Europe's tech ecosystem, entrepreneurship, and the future of innovation.

Entrepreneurship Europe Technology

Stanford GSB: Entrepreneurial Company of the Year

Stanford Graduate School of Business · Fiona Loten · Oct 9

Stanford GSB: Entrepreneurial Company of the Year

Stanford GSB honors Tesla as the Entrepreneurial Company of the Year. Elon Musk accepts the award and sits down for a conversation about what it takes to build transformative companies, his approach to hiring, and why he believes first principles thinking is essential for innovation.

Entrepreneurship Tesla Innovation

D11 Conference: Elon Musk Full Interview

D11 Conference · Walt Mossberg & Kara Swisher · May 29

D11 Conference: Elon Musk Full Interview

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 SpaceX SolarCity

Dinner Program - To Infinity and Beyond: Jeff Skoll Talks with Elon and Kimbal Musk

Milken Institute · Jeff Skoll · May 1

Dinner Program - To Infinity and Beyond: Jeff Skoll Talks with Elon and Kimbal Musk

Jeff Skoll interviews Elon and Kimbal Musk at the Milken Institute Global Conference dinner program. The brothers discuss their entrepreneurial journeys across SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, their philanthropic philosophy, and their vision for solving humanity's biggest challenges.

SpaceX Tesla SolarCity

Elon Musk - CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX | Entrepreneurship | Khan Academy

Khan Academy · Sal Khan · Apr 22

Elon Musk - CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX | Entrepreneurship | Khan Academy

Sal Khan interviews Elon Musk about his journey as an entrepreneur, the founding of SpaceX and Tesla, his approach to problem-solving, and his views on education and engineering.

Entrepreneurship SpaceX Tesla

The mind behind Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity ... | Elon Musk | TED 2013

TED · Chris Anderson · Mar 19

The mind behind Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity ... | Elon Musk | TED 2013

TED curator Chris Anderson interviews Elon Musk at TED 2013. Elon shares details about his visionary projects including Tesla Motors, SpaceX's reusable rockets, SolarCity's solar energy vision, and his approach to tackling humanity's biggest challenges through entrepreneurship.

Tesla SpaceX SolarCity

Elon Musk | SXSW Live 2013

SXSW · Chris Anderson · Mar 9

Elon Musk | SXSW Live 2013

Elon Musk sits down with Chris Anderson at SXSW 2013 for a wide-ranging discussion about SpaceX's reusable rockets, Tesla's mission to accelerate sustainable transport, and his vision for making humanity a multi-planetary species.

SpaceX Tesla Mars

CHM Revolutionaries: An Evening with Elon Musk

Computer History Museum · Alison van Diggelen · Jan 30

CHM Revolutionaries: An Evening with Elon Musk

Elon Musk sits down with Alison van Diggelen at the Computer History Museum for a wide-ranging conversation about his entrepreneurial journey, from co-founding PayPal to revolutionizing electric vehicles and space travel. He discusses his vision for making humanity a multi-planet species and accelerating the transition to sustainable energy.

Tesla SpaceX Entrepreneurship

2012

Open Space - Wired Interviews Elon Musk

WIRED · WIRED · Dec 28

Open Space - Wired Interviews Elon Musk

WIRED interviews SpaceX CEO and commercial space pioneer Elon Musk about reusable rocket technology, Mars colonization plans, the economics of spaceflight, and his engineering-first approach to solving impossible problems.

SpaceX Mars Reusable Rockets

Elon Musk and Kevin Rose

Foundation · Kevin Rose · Sep 8

Elon Musk and Kevin Rose

Kevin Rose interviews Elon Musk for the Foundation podcast. Elon discusses the founding of PayPal, the early days of SpaceX and Tesla, his approach to taking enormous risks, and what drives him to tackle humanity's biggest challenges.

PayPal SpaceX Tesla

Mars Pioneer Award Acceptance Speech - 15th Annual International Mars Society Convention

Mars Society · Robert Zubrin · Aug 4

Mars Pioneer Award Acceptance Speech - 15th Annual International Mars Society Convention

The Mars Society presents Elon Musk with the Mars Pioneer Award at the 15th Annual International Mars Society Convention in Pasadena, California. Elon accepts the award and discusses SpaceX's dedication to Mars exploration.

Mars SpaceX Colonization

SpaceX: Elon Musk's Race to Space

60 Minutes · Steve Kroft · Mar 18

SpaceX: Elon Musk's Race to Space

An emotional 60 Minutes interview where Elon Musk discusses the early struggles of SpaceX, revealing that after three consecutive Falcon 1 launch failures, the company was on the verge of bankruptcy. Musk becomes visibly emotional when recounting how he invested his last dollars from PayPal into keeping SpaceX alive.

SpaceX NASA Mars

2011

The Atlantic Meets the Pacific: Exploring the Mind of an Entrepreneur - Elon Musk & James Fallows

Atlantic Meets the Pacific · James Fallows · Dec 2

The Atlantic Meets the Pacific: Exploring the Mind of an Entrepreneur - Elon Musk & James Fallows

The Atlantic's James Fallows interviews Elon Musk at the Atlantic Meets the Pacific conference. Elon explores his mindset as an entrepreneur, the early challenges of SpaceX and Tesla, his tolerance for risk, and what drives him to tackle seemingly impossible problems.

Entrepreneurship SpaceX Tesla

NPC Luncheon with Elon Musk

National Press Club · National Press Club · Sep 29

NPC Luncheon with Elon Musk

Elon Musk speaks at a National Press Club luncheon about SpaceX's progress, Tesla's electric vehicle mission, SolarCity's solar energy vision, and his long-term goal of making life multi-planetary.

SpaceX Tesla SolarCity

Interview with Elon Musk - 29 September 2011

The Motley Fool · The Motley Fool · Sep 29

Interview with Elon Musk - 29 September 2011

Elon Musk stops by The Motley Fool HQ to discuss SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. At the time, Tesla's share price was around $20. Elon shares his vision for all three companies and explains why he's optimistic about their future.

Tesla SpaceX SolarCity

2010

A candid interview with Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Vator · Vator · Aug 11

A candid interview with Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Vator sits down with Elon Musk for a candid interview about Tesla's progress. Elon discusses the company's IPO, the roadmap to the Model S, why Tesla is unlikely to need additional funding before 2012, and his vision for mainstream electric vehicles.

Tesla Model S Funding

Elon Musk's polarised VC experiences 2010

Conference Talk · Sarah Lacy · Jan 1

Elon Musk's polarised VC experiences 2010

Sarah Lacy interviews Elon Musk about his polarizing experiences with venture capitalists. Elon discusses the challenges of raising funding for SpaceX and Tesla, his views on the VC industry, lessons from PayPal, and his advice for entrepreneurs navigating the fundraising landscape.

Venture Capital Entrepreneurship SpaceX

2009

Elon Musk in 2009 — Charlie Rose Interview

Charlie Rose · Charlie Rose · Apr 10

Elon Musk in 2009 — Charlie Rose Interview

A rare early interview with Elon Musk on Charlie Rose in 2009. At this point, Tesla had just delivered its first Roadsters and SpaceX was preparing for critical Falcon 1 launches. Musk discusses his dual-company juggling act, the skepticism he faced from the automotive and aerospace industries, and his unwavering belief in electric vehicles and reusable rockets.

Tesla SpaceX Entrepreneurship

2008

Conversation with Elon Musk (Tesla Motors) - Web 2.0 Summit 08

Web 2.0 Summit · John Battelle · Nov 11

Conversation with Elon Musk (Tesla Motors) - Web 2.0 Summit 08

John Battelle interviews Elon Musk at the Web 2.0 Summit 2008. Elon discusses the state of Tesla Motors, SpaceX's progress, his approach to entrepreneurship, and why he's committed to building sustainable energy and space exploration companies.

Tesla SpaceX Entrepreneurship

Throwback: Elon Musk With First 2008 Tesla Roadster - Jay Leno's Garage

Jay Leno's Garage · Jay Leno · Jan 1

Throwback: Elon Musk With First 2008 Tesla Roadster - Jay Leno's Garage

Jay Leno takes a trip down memory lane with a throwback to his first meeting with Elon Musk and the original 2008 Tesla Roadster. Jay shares his first impressions of Tesla's groundbreaking electric sports car and Elon's ambitious vision.

Tesla Roadster Early Days