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3 members of the 'Tesla mafia' share what they learned from Elon Musk's company
- Many former Tesla employees have founded their own startups after leaving the company, with some now rivalling Tesla in different industries.
- Former employees share insights on what they learned from their experiences at Tesla, known as the 'Tesla mafia'.
- Tesla's work culture encourages engineers to tackle big problems with freedom and responsibility, allowing for innovation and quick decision-making.
- The intense work culture at Tesla, characterized by long hours and tight deadlines, is balanced by the opportunity to work on challenging problems.
- Former employees reflected on the demanding nature of working with Elon Musk, where failure was not tolerated.
- The culture at Tesla, while intense, fosters innovation, tech risk-taking, and collaboration with talented individuals.
- Starting a new company is often more appealing than joining a competitor for former Tesla employees, due to the entrepreneurial spirit cultivated at Tesla.
- Lessons learned at Tesla include quick innovation while maintaining scalability and adherence to regulations for product development.
- Tesla provided a unique experience of working on big projects at scale under tight deadlines, fostering learning and growth for employees post-Tesla.
- The 'Tesla mafia' founders highlight the trifecta of speed, scale, and innovation at Tesla, which sets it apart from other companies in terms of building hard things quickly.
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