Tesla’s Trailblazer: Elon Musk’s Electric Odyssey Begins

When Elon Musk joined Tesla in 2004, it was a scrappy startup with a noble cause—ditch the gas pump. Founded by Eberhard and Tarpenning, the company gained a new heartbeat with Musk’s millions and his wild-eyed vision. He didn’t just want cars; he wanted a revolution on wheels.
The Roadster was the first chapter—a sleek, silent speedster that stunned the world in 2008.

Behind its debut was Musk’s grit, steering Tesla through financial quicksand and production chaos with a defiance that bordered on madness. That car didn’t just drive—it screamed that the future had arrived.

Now, Tesla’s a trailblazer, and Musk’s founding saga is its origin story. From the Gigafactory to the Cybertruck, his electric odyssey has reshaped how we move—and how we think. Elon Musk didn’t just join Tesla; he set it ablaze with possibility.