Elon Musk discusses the pivotal lunch meeting that led to the founding of Tesla.
Musk and Straubel discussed the pivotal lunch meeting that led to Tesla's creation. Musk's interest in commercializing electric sports cars ignited collaboration with AC Propulsion's trio, ultimately founding Tesla amidst controversy over co-foundership and significant early company struggles.
Tesla's creation began with a lunch meeting between Elon Musk and JB Straubel, leading to their collaboration to commercialize the tzero electric sports car. This moment laid the foundation for Tesla's establishment, sparking ongoing controversy over its origins.