TIP761: Tesla Stock Deep Dive w/ Clay Finck

In this episode, Clay explores the extraordinary rise of Tesla and how Elon Musk transformed it from a niche electric car startup into one of the most valuable companies in the world. Since its IPO in 2010, Tesla has compounded at an incredible 47% per year and completely reshaped the automotive industry through software-driven vehicles, vertical integration, and their global charging network. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:00 How Tesla evolved from a niche EV startup into a trillion-dollar company 00:12:53 Why Elon Musk’s bold leadership and risk tolerance shaped Tesla’s success 00:27:03 How vertical integration and software-driven vehicles give Tesla an edge 00:32:31 How competition from BYD and legacy automakers impacts Tesla’s growth outlook 00:38:27 What Tesla’s Master Plan Part IV reveals about its future in AI and robotics 00:41:08 Why the energy segment and battery innovation could rival the auto business 01:02:28 What investors can learn from Musk’s “ca...