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

About this episode

Jon McNeill discusses the innovative strategies behind Tesla and SpaceX, revealing insights into Elon Musk's approach to radical innovation.

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. -------------------------- Exciting news! We’ve been nominated for a Webby Award—one of the top honors in podcasts. If you enjoy the show, you can...

People in this episode

Host: Lynn Thoman

Guest: Jon McNeill

Topics covered

• innovation
• business strategy
• leadership
• technology
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• Elon Musk
• Tesla
• SpaceX
• innovation
• business strategy
• leadership
• Jon McNeill

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tesla, SpaceX

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