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Elon Musk: From Alexander the Great to Controversial Leader

4/26/2025

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In "Hubris Maximus," Faiz Siddiqui uncovers a striking moment from the 1990s when Elon Musk boldly claimed to be the reincarnation of Alexander the Great to a potential investor. As a multibillionaire today, his arrogance and disregard for authority alarm former colleagues, while the book delves into his tumultuous journey and contentious leadership at Tesla and Twitter.

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In "Hubris Maximus," Faiz Siddiqui uncovers a striking moment from the 1990s when Elon Musk boldly claimed to be the reincarnation of Alexander the Great to a potential investor. As a multibillionaire today, his arrogance and disregard for authority alarm former colleagues, while the book delves into his tumultuous journey and contentious leadership at Tesla and Twitter.