Interesting article! From the Wait But Why article: Then, in 2004, as that “project” was just getting going, Musk decided to multi-task by launching the

Interesting article! From the Wait But Why article: Then, in 2004, as that “project” was just getting going, Musk decided to multi-task by launching the second-most unthinkable and ill-advised venture of all time: an electric car company called Tesla. I think this refers to the initial funding of Tesla, led by Musk as an investor and chairman of the board... A timeline from the text of your Biz Insider article: July 1, 2003 - Tesla Motors incorporates. April 23, 2004 - Musk leads funding round, becomes Chairman November 2004 - First development mule February 2005 - Series B funding July 19, 2006 - Roadster launch party . . March 18, 2008 - Production begins October 15, 2008 - Musk takes over as CEO