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Financial experts agree that the vote is more than a mere endorsement of executive compensation; it symbolizes Tesla’s strategic fate. As analyst Ies notes, Musk’s ability to stay aligned with shareholder interests through such performance-based awards is vital. His leadership is deemed essential for Tesla’s push into autonomous vehicles, robotaxi networks, and advancements in AGI (Artificial General Intelligence).
Supporters argue that without Musk’s governance and incentivization, Tesla risks losing its pioneering edge. Elon has repeatedly stressed that his control over Tesla—via the 25% voting stake associated with the compensation plan—is key to driving innovation and executing his master plans.