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Switching from Scholar to Entrepreneur

In an interview with DFJ General Partner Steve Jurvetson, Elon Musk recalls how the rise of the Internet in the mid 1990s prompted him to switch from pursuing a Ph.D. to launching an online startup, based on his desire to produce something practical. Musk describes seeing the Internet as a “central nervous system” that was uniting humanity and turning it into “a super-organism.”
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Elon Musk, SpaceX

Elon Musk’s Vision for the Future [Entire Talk]

The iconic entrepreneur behind SpaceX, Tesla Motors and Paypal shares his predictions for artificial intelligence, renewable energy and space exploration, in conversation with DFJ General Partner Steve Jurvetson at Stanford on Oct. 7, 2015. University President John Hennessy introduces the future-focused discussion, which follows Musk's journey from his first Internet startup in the mid-nineties to his dream of a Mars colony in the next 20 years.
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Elon Musk, SpaceX
Elon Musk’s Vision for the Future [Entire Talk]
The iconic entrepreneur behind SpaceX, Tesla Motors and Paypal shares his predictions for artificial intelligence, renewable energy and space exploration, in conversation with DFJ General Partner Steve Jurvetson at Stanford on Oct. 7, 2015. University President John Hennessy introduces the future-focused discussion, which follows Musk's journey from his first Internet startup in the mid-nineties to his dream of a Mars colony in the next 20 years.

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Imperfections Aren’t Always Important

During a special appearance at Stanford University on Oct. 7, 2015, Elon Musk discusses the double-edged sword of paying close attention to tiny details. The iconic entrepreneur behind SpaceX, Tesla Motors and Paypal was on stage with DFJ General Partner Steve Jurvetson to kick off STVP Future Fest, a daylong series of events exploring how technology and scientific breakthroughs will shape society.
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When We Colonize Mars

Starting from a lofty vision of the first Mars colony, Elon Musk and Steve Jurvetson – both heavily invested in the future of space exploration – discuss issues of democratic governance on the red planet. Musk recalls a conversation with Google Co-Founder Larry Page, who suggested laws be limited to 1,000 words, while also pondering other ways to streamline policymaking.
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Balancing Form and Functionality

The renowned entrepreneur Elon Musk talks about how the definition of beauty may vary based on the person, but also how humans consistently agree on some characteristics. In conversation with venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson, Musk also underscores balancing aesthetics and utility, using the Tesla Model S as an example of how to make a spacious family sedan look just as attractive as a sleek sports car.
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Aim for Usefulness Optimization

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, discusses the benefits of a “purpose-driven company” with venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson, adding that a business’s mission need not be world-changing, but just useful to many, even if only in some small way. “Even if something isn’t changing the world,” Musk says, “if it’s making people’s lives better, I think that’s great.”
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Overcoming Setbacks and Saving Tesla

Elon Musk explains how he initially estimated a slim chance of success for his companies Tesla Motors and SpaceX, and how major failures led to dismal times for each. Interviewer Steve Jurvetson, general partner at DFJ, calls Musk’s 2008 Christmas Eve investment in Tesla to keep it afloat the single-biggest act of entrepreneurial zeal he has ever seen.
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Elon Musk, SpaceX

Elon Musk’s Vision for the Future

The iconic entrepreneur behind SpaceX, Tesla Motors and Paypal shares his predictions for artificial intelligence, renewable energy and space exploration, in conversation with DFJ General Partner Steve Jurvetson at Stanford on Oct. 7, 2015. University President John Hennessy introduces the future-focused discussion, which follows Musk's journey from his first Internet startup in the mid-nineties to his dream of a Mars colony in the next 20 years.--------------------Stanford eCorner content is produced by the Stanford Technology Ventures Program. At STVP, we empower aspiring entrepreneurs to become global citizens who create and scale responsible innovations. CONNECT WITH USTwitter: https://twitter.com/ECorner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stanfordtechnologyventuresprogram/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StanfordTechnologyVenturesProgram/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ecorner  LEARN MOREeCorner Website: https://ecorner.stanford.edu/STVP Website: https://stvp.stanford.edu/ Support our mission of providing students and educators around the world with free access to Stanford University's network of entrepreneurial thought leaders: https://ecorner.stanford.edu/give.
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Looking Into the Future

Beginning with the example of self-driving vehicles, Elon Musk and Steve Jurvetson discuss innovation sectors that will advance the most in the next 20 years, from artificial intelligence, to sustainable energy and space exploration. “It’s very important that we have things that are exciting and inspiring for the future because, otherwise, why get up in the morning?” Musk asks.
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Computing More Advanced Than Space Exploration

Venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson asks Elon Musk to think back to his teenage years and his vision of the future at the time. Musk discusses how the Internet exceeded anyone's expectations, while adding that humans have failed to realize the dream of space exploration as depicted in science fiction. Their conversation kicked off STVP Future Fest on Oct. 7, 2015.
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Space Travel Today

Musk talks about the problems with space exploration in the US in the 22nd century. The long term plans are to have something cheaper and safer. In Russia, it is safer and cheaper and they have a better track record. They are constrained however by the weakness of the Russian economy. China is expected to launch their first person into space this month, becoming the third country to put a person into the orbit. They have great ambitions and are planning to set up a space station on Mars and eventually sending humans to Mars. In the US, once enterprises enter this space with an entrepreneurial spirit, Musk hopes to see the same growth seen in the internet. Musk talks about efforts that are already in the pipe line.
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Startup Successes: Comparing Zip2 and Paypal

Musk talks about the common themes between zip2 and PayPal. Both companies had software and internet technology at the heart, were in Palo Alto, CA, took similar approach to growing (building small talented teams), and had a typical silicon valley flat structure. These companies did not worry too much about IP and paperwork - they were focused on building a great product. Often it is better to pick a path and do it than to vacillate on which path to follow, Musk notes.
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