[freeman]

The main points

• True innovation often stems from the “engineers who actually build things,” not necessarily those with business degrees.
• It highlights the crucial role of engineers. They’re the ones designing and building the products. While MBAs might bring valuable skills to the table once a company hits its stride, Elon points to the importance of the degree holder having some real-world experience under their belt – you know, besides learning all those fancy financial terms.
• Quotes I found funny but can’t agree less (though I’m no fan of him):
  • “Spend less time on Finance, Conference Rooms, PowerPoints and more time trying the product as good as possible”.
  • “Somebody goes to these MBA schools, Parashoots in as a leader…”.
  • “I think there might too many MBA’s running companies”.
• The core message? Companies shouldn’t get too caught up in the allure of the MBA and neglect the engineers who are the backbone of any innovative endeavor. Tesla, a company known for its focus on engineering and product development rather than marketing and finance, is presented as a prime example of this philosophy.

Definitely a breath of fresh air amidst the corporate bullshit jobs making the rounds.