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A key question posed was about Tesla’s valuation absent Musk's influence. Denhal acknowledged that while Tesla's current market cap exceeds $1.4 trillion, this figure is heavily dependent on Musk's visionary leadership. She stressed that the company's future growth hinges on leveraging its technological capabilities, particularly in AI and autonomous driving, which Musk champions.
She implied that the company retains a significant premium because of Musk's unique contributions. Without him, Tesla's valuation might be considerably lower, underscoring the importance of his role in steering the company's innovation efforts.