Lead Like Elon

Tim Hampton

Elon Musk is changing the world faster than anyone else. This channel examines Elon's approach to business and technology and the lessons we can apply to our endeavours.

Episodes

  1. 08/30/2021

    Tesla AI Day Reactions | Surprises, Concerns, Predictions

    Erastus Kipkirui Laboso and I discuss the artificial intelligence event hosted by Tesla and Elon Musk on August 19, 2021. Overview of the event Tesla vision Planning and control Labelling Simulation Hardware integration AI is just like us! Thinking fast and slow Dojo Tesla Bot Concerns? Predictions Host and Producer: Tim Hampton https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/ Guest: Erastus Kipkirui Laboso https://www.linkedin.com/in/erastuskipkiruilaboso/

    2h 19m

  2. 07/20/2021

    Tesla's Acquisition Of SolarCity | Good For Tesla, Or Elon, Or Both?

    Erastus Kipkirui Laboso and I discuss the controversial acquisition of SolarCity by Tesla. SolarCity as a venture funded by Elon Musk with him installed as Chairman with the company run by his cousins. Later, it was acquired by Tesla in a stock swap that left Elon Musk with even more Tesla shares. Since then, the solar business has mostly languished inside Tesla, with its volume of production and installation slowing and the vaunted solar tiles looking like a failure in the marketplace. Elon now faces accusations from Tesla shareholders in the courtroom. Will he prevail? Will solar get more attention from Tesla?  Host and Producer: Tim Hampton https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/ Guest: Erastus Kipkirui Laboso https://www.linkedin.com/in/erastuskipkiruilaboso/ Thumbnail photo credit: Mike Mozart, https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeepersmedia/17032782113, CC 2.0

    1h 9m

  3. 07/05/2021

    Welcome Legacy Auto - Seriously | Can GM, Ford and Toyota catch up to Tesla?

    Erastus Kipkirui Laboso, and I discuss the challenges Tesla faces from legacy auto. Host and Producer: Tim Hampton https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/ Guest: Erastus Kipkirui Laboso https://www.linkedin.com/in/erastuskipkiruilaboso/ Articles referred to in the show 37 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Ran Apple's Most Amazing Ad. Here's the Story (It's Almost Been Forgotten) https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/37-years-ago-steve-jobs-ran-apples-most-amazing-ad-heres-story-its-almost-been-forgotten.html Does Legacy Auto Really Have What It Takes To Catch Tesla & Elon Musk? https://insideevs.com/features/481927/legacy-auto-catch-up-tesla-elon-musk/ Elon Musk to legacy automakers: you’re still welcome to license Tesla’s tech https://evannex.com/blogs/news/elon-musk-to-legacy-automakers-you-re-still-welcome-to-license-tesla-s-tech Electric Vehicle Outlook 2021 https://about.bnef.com/electric-vehicle-outlook/ Fiat Chrysler CEO says Ram will offer electric pickup https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2020/10/28/ram-electric-pickup-fiat-chrysler/6053372002/ Ford F-150 Lightning Pricing Much Higher Than Tesla Cybertruck https://insideevs.com/news/514952/f150-lightning-pricing-tesla-cybertruck/ Here Are All the Promises Automakers Have Made about Electric Cars https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g35562831/ev-plans-automakers-timeline/ Legacy Autos Claim Their EV Premium After Missing 2020 Rally https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-01/legacy-autos-claim-their-ev-premium-after-missing-2020-rally Spec Comparison: BMW i4 M50 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/06/02/bmw-i4-m50-vs-tesla-model-3-performance/ Market has already decided the winner of the electric vehicle race, trader says https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/29/tesla-trader-says-market-has-decided-winner-of-electric-vehicle-race.html The Electric Vehicles Race: Tesla vs. Legacy Car Companies https://glginsights.com/articles/the-electric-vehicles-race-tesla-vs-legacy-car-companies/ Toyota's game-changing solid-state battery en route for 2021 debut https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Most-read-in-2020/Toyota-s-game-changing-solid-state-battery-en-route-for-2021-debut

    2h 12m

  4. 01/05/2021

    Musk vs Bezos Pt2: How Elon Could Take The Fight To Jeff

    In this second part of my Elon vs Jeff episode I look at the ways Elon Musk could compete with Jeff Bezos’ company Amazon.  How does Tesla Web Services sound? Or the Everything Tunnel?   Music by Nihilore: Bush Week https://youtu.be/VAlq59rG5-k

    22 min

  5. 01/04/2021

    Musk vs Bezos Pt1: How Jeff Brings The Fight To Elon

    In this first part of my Elon vs Jeff episode I look at the ways Jeff Bezos’ companies Amazon and Blue Origin are threatening Elon Musk’s ventures. Can the richest person in the world vanquish the second?   Music by Nihilore: Bush Week https://youtu.be/VAlq59rG5-k

    21 min

  6. 12/30/2020

    Tesla vs the Apple Car

    On the surface Apple and Elon’s companies appear to have little overlap, but competition is brewing between these giants.  In this episode we’re going to look at the areas where Elon and Apple might compete head-to-head.   Should Apple build a car, or license its technology? What should Elon do to respond?   Music by Nihilore: Bush Week https://youtu.be/VAlq59rG5-k

    25 min

  7. 12/21/2020

    Elon Musk: Sunk Costs Are Lame

    Sunk costs are investments you make you can’t recover. The temptation is to double down to prove you were right in the first place, but the logical course is to say that was then, this is now, let’s do the best investment now.   Elon Musk has said he will never give up, but in truth he has, not on his goals, but on his approaches.  What can we learn from this in our own ventures?   Credits Music "BushWeek" by Nihilore: https://youtu.be/VAlq59rG5-k 60 Minutes: https://youtu.be/_DPl9lUIO2s Joe Rogan Experience: https://youtu.be/GNG6ZzDh9C8 Everyday Astronaut: https://youtu.be/cIQ36Kt7UVg

    28 min

  8. 12/08/2020

    Moats Are Lame: Why You Can't Build a Moat Around a Moving Target

    In a 2018 earnings call, Elon Musk was asked if Tesla’s Supercharger network could be used as a strategic moat to protect it from competitors. Elon’s answer?  “I think moats are lame ...if your only defense against invading armies is a moat, you will not last long.”   This flies in the face of conventional business wisdom. First you build a castle. Then you build a moat to defend it. You literally create a barrier to entry to prevent competitors from attempting to occupy the ground you have conquered.   Elon on the other hand is constantly moving forward. There’s no point building and seeking to defend it from challengers when you are constantly seeking to build something better.  You can’t build a moat around a moving target. In Elon’s world Elon’s only competition is himself.    Music: BushWeek by Nihilore Image: SpaceX

    14 min

  9. 11/17/2020

    Tesla Is Not a Car Company

    Tesla makes desirable cars but is it ushering a future when cars are appliances? Two technologies seal this fate - electric propulsion and autonomous driving. Music: BushWeek by Nihilore

    22 min
  10. The Boring Company: Should We Put People Or Cargo Underground?

    11/08/2020

    The Boring Company: Should We Put People Or Cargo Underground?

    Elon Musk plans to eliminate the soul crushing commute by burying us. Is there a better way? Music by Nihilore: Bush Week

    7 min
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Elon Musk is changing the world faster than anyone else. This channel examines Elon's approach to business and technology and the lessons we can apply to our endeavours.

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  • Creator
    Tim Hampton
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tim Hampton
  • Show Website
    Lead Like Elon