He’s a bullshit artist for sure, but he didn’t just make good bets buying the companies. He made astute hiring decisions, expansion decisions, logistics decisions, etc.
I dislike the lying, the market manipulation, and the ego, but I won’t pretend that he didn’t build two incredible businesses.
Tesla still makes the best electric cars. Their FSD isn’t actually full self-driving, but it is remarkable. Tesla’s charging network isn’t what he said it would be, but it is the best in the industry. He hasn’t gone to mars, but his rockets do launch important infrastructure. Star Link isn’t a replacement for all terrestrial internet, but it’s a significant development in accessibility.