SpaceX is eyeing the largest IPO in history. With a $1.75 trillion valuation, investors finally have a shot at owning a piece of Elon Musk's unified space and AI empire. But does the math actually add up, or is the market getting overhyped about another Musk moonshot? On this episode of Growth Stories, we talk to two SpaceX investors to analyze the business ... Show More
Mar 6
Rare Earth Race: Why The U.S. Is Paying Billions To Break China’s Mineral Monopoly
For decades, the rare earth industry has been monopolized by China. But that story is changing from a tale of dependence to a race for diversification. Reed Blakemore, director of research at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, discusses the geopolitics, supply chain bot ... Show More
23m 28s
Mar 2025
March 16, 2025 | Bonus episode: EVs other than Tesla surge; Leading Women panel
<p>Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff talks about the latest electric vehicle registration numbers, which show legacy automakers continuing to eat into Tesla’s share of the EV market. Plus, a handful of honorees of this year’s Automotive News 100 Leading Women program ... Show More
11m 44s
Oct 2025
Musk’s xAI Expands Fundraise to $20 Billion
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss the curious financial structure Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is using to expand its ongoing fundraise. Plus, Tesla unveils cheaper versions of its top-selling EV models. And, the UK Minister for AI discusses increased investments be ... Show More
44m 14s
Sep 2024
How can EVs accelerate toward market growth?
After decades of anticipation, electric vehicles are becoming the mainstream – as more hit the roads globally, despite bumps along the way.
EVs are on the rise, driven by greater affordability, environmental concerns and a shift in consumer preferences.
But with geopo ... Show More
23m 42s