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Startups like SpaceX aim to revive that pioneering spirit—this time with a focus on commercial viability. Musk’s vision is rooted not just in ambition but in practical success. SpaceX’s ability to capture up to 80% of all payloads with increasingly efficient rockets exemplifies this.
Personal Life and Management Philosophy
Despite managing hundreds of thousands of employees across Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and other ventures, Musk emphasizes the importance of direct involvement. He describes his typical day as filled with engineering meetings, design reviews, and product development.