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Supporters argue that Musk embodies capitalism at its best—those who create the most societal value should accumulate the most resources. Musk’s track record supports this: from PayPal, where he made $180 million, to today’s multi-trillion-dollar valuation of his ventures. His capacity to turn relatively modest initial investments into colossal assets exemplifies effective resource utilization and value creation.
Multiple experts and commentators have emphasized this point, suggesting that Musk is fundamentally underpaid relative to his achievements. His ability to bootstrap companies like Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company has redefined industries and accelerated technological progress.