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Ron Baron shared that his initial investment in Tesla was driven by his trust in Elon Musk’s leadership and vision. His strong belief in Musk’s talents led him to invest approximately $1 billion personally, complemented by about $3 billion on behalf of his clients, totaling roughly $4 billion in Tesla stock. His approach hinges on backing extraordinary individuals he admires and trusts, exemplified by his investments in Musk’s ventures, including Twitter.