Vertically integrated with strong internal engineering. Prefers building in-house but partners for specialized needs.
Discovery Questions
Tailored questions to ask on your call, based on research findings:
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“How is Tesla thinking about the robotaxi business model and timeline?”
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“What's the strategy for Optimus robot and how does it fit with automotive?”
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“With Dojo, how is Tesla approaching AI compute versus using cloud providers?”
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“How do you evaluate partnerships given Tesla's preference for vertical integration?”
Talking Points
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Tesla has strong build-first culture - they verticalize everything possible
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AI and autonomy (FSD, Optimus) are increasingly strategic versus cars
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Elon Musk's involvement means decisions can be fast but unpredictable
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Energy storage is underappreciated business - Megapack demand is strong
About
Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and solar products. Under Elon Musk, the company is also developing Full Self-Driving technology, humanoid robots (Optimus), and AI infrastructure (Dojo supercomputer). Tesla leads global EV sales.
Target market: Consumers seeking EVs, utilities/businesses needing energy storage, and enterprises interested in autonomous technology
Tech Stack
AI/ML
Software
Hardware
Manufacturing
Hiring Signals
By Department
Primary Focus: Expanding Engineering team
Recent News
Competitive Landscape
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