Elon Musk once attempted to sell Tesla to Apple during Tesla's early financial struggles, but Tim Cook refused to meet with him and declined the offer. Cook did not want to manage a car company, even an innovative one like Tesla. Musk later called it a missed opportunity for Apple. Today, Tesla is a dominant force in the electric vehicle market, valued at approximately $1.4 trillion, highlighting Musk's unwavering vision.
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00:00Did you know Tesla might have been an Apple company?
00:03Believe it or not, Elon Musk once tried to sell Tesla to Apple, but Tim Cook refused
00:08to even meet with him.
00:10Back in Tesla's early days, the company was struggling.
00:13Musk proposed selling Tesla to Apple at a fraction of its current value, but Cook reportedly
00:18declined without hesitation.
00:21According to insiders, Cook wasn't interested in taking on the challenges of running a car
00:25company, even one as innovative as Tesla.
00:28Musk later reflected on the rejection, calling it a missed opportunity for Apple.
00:33And now, Tesla is a $1.4 trillion powerhouse dominating the EV market.
00:39It's a fascinating what-if moment in tech history.
00:42One decision, and Apple could have been at the forefront of electric vehicles.
00:46Instead, Tesla stands as a testament to Musk's relentless vision.