For me it was never about money, but solving problems for the future of humanity.
If anyone has a vested interest in space solar power, it would have to be me.
I started SpaceX with the expectation of failure.
I was born in Africa. I came to California because it's really where new technologies can be brought to fruition, and I don't see a viable competitor.
Some companies out there quote a start of production that is substantially in advance of when customers get their cars.
Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.