Think Elon Musk Founded Tesla? Think Again
Here’s the Real Story
I can’t stand it that for the umpteenth time, in my feed, I see some dummy proclaiming Elon Musk as the founder of Tesla. I used to quietly berate the writer under my breath. Aaaaaaarrrrrrggggghhhhh, not anymore! I’ve whipped out my weapon (keyboard), so get ready for some myth-correcting massacre.
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The Myth of the Tesla Titan
If you’ve ever scrolled through your social media feed, chances are you’ve stumbled upon someone calling Elon Musk the “genius founder of Tesla.” Let me stop you right there. As software developer, I’ve seen seen many tech myths take root. And after seeing this one the umpteenth time, I can’t stop myself. It’s time to debunk this one.
Sure, Musk’s name is synonymous with Tesla today, but was he really the founder? Spoiler alert: No. Let’s dive into the true story behind one of the most revolutionary car companies in history.
Meet the Real Founders: Martin and Marc
Before Musk stepped into the limelight, Tesla was born in 2003 thanks to two engineers, Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. These guys weren’t billionaires or rocket enthusiasts; they were problem solvers.
