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Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay Package

November 06, 202501:05
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We're recording ahead of Tesla's annual
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meeting where shareholders are set to
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vote on Elon's $1 trillion pay package.
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I predict he's going to get it because
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now there's all these calls at a higher
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level of buying a Tesla stock at 480 and
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it's at 462. I think people know and I
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think he's going to get it.
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Some things why why it may pass. It is
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structured to be performance-based and
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that is he's saying if he grows the
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market cap to $8.5 trillion that he gets
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a trillion. So theoretically, you can
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support it, right? Tesla's board and
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Musk are saying that the package may
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risk Musk continued leadership if if in
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fact he doesn't get it.
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So what's your prediction?
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Uh I think it's going to be approved,
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but not overwhelmingly. Keep in mind, if
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you're a shareholder in Tesla right now,
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you've gone in on Musk because there's
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no way you could justify investing in
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what is an automobile company because it
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makes no sense. You're basically betting
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that this guy can pull another rabbit
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the size of Jupiter out of a hat, which
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he has done before.
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Yeah, it's going to pass. He's going to
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get it.

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the team dives into the high-stakes drama surrounding Tesla's annual meeting, where shareholders are gearing up to vote on Elon Musk's jaw-dropping $1 trillion pay package. With the stock hovering around $462 and whispers of a potential surge to $480, the atmosphere is electric, and the stakes couldn't be higher.

Listeners are treated to a spirited discussion about the intricacies of Musk's performance-based compensation plan, which hinges on the ambitious goal of growing Tesla's market cap to a staggering $8.5 trillion. The panel dissects the implications of this structure, weighing the risks and rewards of tying Musk's fortune to the company's future. It's a gamble that could either solidify his leadership or send shockwaves through the automotive world.

As the conversation unfolds, the panelists share their predictions, with a consensus that the package will likely pass, albeit not with overwhelming enthusiasm. They explore the unique position of Tesla shareholders, who find themselves betting on Musk's ability to conjure extraordinary results time and again.

This episode is a rollercoaster ride through the world of corporate governance, stock market speculation, and the enigmatic figure of Elon Musk. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about the emotional investment and the leap of faith that shareholders are taking in a visionary who has consistently defied the odds. Tune in for a lively debate that captures the essence of what it means to invest in innovation and the future.

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Episode Highlights

  • Elon's $1 Trillion Pay Package
    Shareholders are set to vote on a groundbreaking pay package for Elon Musk that could change the future of Tesla.
    “I predict he's going to get it because now there's all these calls at a higher level of buying a Tesla stock.”
    @ 00m 03s
    November 06, 2025
  • Performance-Based Pay
    Musk's pay package is tied to ambitious performance goals, including growing Tesla's market cap to $8.5 trillion.
    “He's saying if he grows the market cap to $8.5 trillion that he gets a trillion.”
    @ 00m 19s
    November 06, 2025
  • The Bet on Musk
    Investors are essentially betting on Musk's ability to achieve the impossible, reminiscent of his past successes.
    “You're basically betting that this guy can pull another rabbit the size of Jupiter out of a hat, which he has done before.”
    @ 00m 48s
    November 06, 2025

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  • Elon's $1 Trillion Pay Package00:03
  • Performance-Based Pay00:19
  • The Bet on Musk00:48