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About Elon Musk
Born 1971
Technology entrepreneur and engineer associated with companies working in electric vehicles, spaceflight, artificial intelligence, and online services.
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“When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.”
“Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.”
“Some people don't like change, but you need to embrace change if the alternative is disaster.”
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“When we work on making our devices accessible by the blind, I don't consider the bloody ROI.”
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“The best companies are built around a clear set of values.”
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“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.”