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Tesla and Musk: A timeline of turbulence and triumph

on Mar 27, 2025 | 0 comments

By Margo Waldrop

Few brands have ridden the highs and lows of public sentiment like Tesla, and few CEOs have wielded their personal brand as a weapon quite like Elon Musk.

Elon Musk built his empire on disruption – mocking traditional industries, refusing to advertise, and cultivating a fanbase that treated his brand like a movement. But when a company becomes too tied to its leader’s persona, the fallout can be just as spectacular as the rise. Tesla’s journey started as a revolution. Now, people are setting their cars on fire. Here’s the timeline of how it all unraveled.

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Source: The Drum