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One of Musk’s most compelling assertions is his belief that Elon Musk himself is arguably the world’s best current engineer. Musk’s track record of achieving the seemingly impossible—launching rockets into space, revolutionizing the electric vehicle market, and pioneering self-driving and energy solutions—is cited as proof of his unparalleled engineering mindset.
Musk’s philosophy is that his primary role is that of a builder—a technologist and engineer, not an investor like Warren Buffett. When asked about consolidating his various companies under one umbrella, Musk responded that he is not an investor; he builds and innovates. This reassurance emphasizes that Tesla’s focus remains on creating groundbreaking products rather than financial engineering.