In 2018, Tesla stood at the edge of collapse. Skeptics across the automotive and financial industries believed that the company, led by Elon Musk, was destined for bankruptcy. Mercedes predicted Tesla would not survive the summer, BMW doubted its ability to mass-produce electric vehicles, and Wall Street labeled the situation a “production nightmare.”
But what happened next stunned the world. Instead of giving up, Elon Musk made a bold decision—he moved into Tesla’s factory, bringing his determination and a pillow. This moment marked the beginning of one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in modern history.
