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Former Tesla president on The 5 Step Algorithm Behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Radical Innovation (#294)

March 24, 2026 · 20 min

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Love him or hate him, Elon Musk has upended entire industries - from cars to rockets - by doing things differently.

Jon McNeill, former president of Tesla, reveals the thinking behind Tesla and SpaceX that drives radical innovation - and shows how anyone can apply it.

He also offers a rare glimpse into how Elon Musk operates close up.

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