I think Musk actually wasn't in it for the money. He made all the money first the silicon valley way (paypal) and then decided to actually make and sell non-so

I think Musk actually wasn't in it for the money. He made all the money first the silicon valley way (paypal) and then decided to actually make and sell non-software/ip things that physically exist. I think that is actually hard. And if successful very valuable. Although making software isn't easy, I think there are lots of silicon valley types who create IP, but enter a super-competitive market. IP can be valuable, but it might be quick and easy to spool up a competitor and/or copy it.