In a remarkable tale of perseverance and innovation, Tesla cofounder JB Straubel's journey to success began with a failed pitch to Elon Musk. Despite the setback, Straubel remained committed to his passion project, which he initially considered a mere hobby. Little did he know, this hobby would eventually grow into a revolutionary electric vehicle company that would change the face of the automotive industry and catapult Straubel to the forefront of the clean energy movement. With Tesla's market value now exceeding $1.3 trillion, Straubel's story serves as a testament to the power of determination and the impact one person can have on shaping the future of transportation and beyond.


Tesla cofounder JB Straubel’s first pitch to Elon Musk failed. Then he turned his ‘hobby’ into a $1.3 trillion success  Fortune