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No Mr Musk, You Can’t Do It All And Don’t Blame It On Wokeness

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
November 10, 2023
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Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been making headlines not just for his groundbreaking ventures but also for his vocal opinions and forays into diverse sectors. From criticizing OpenAI’s ChatGPT even launching his rival service about a day to OpenAI’s first ever developer’s conference to expressing interest in turning Twitter into a payment hub, Musk seems to have an opinion and ambition for everything under the sun.

However, I aim to shed light on why even with all the wealth in the world, Musk may be spreading himself too thin. Let’s delve into various instances, from LinkedIn copying allegations to the acquisition and devaluation of Twitter’s X, highlighting the challenges Musk faces in being a master of all trades. Before he bought Twitter, he teased the idea by asking followers on the then Twitter whether he should buy the social media company. From there, he would tease his followers with the idea of buying or replicating other services. 

 

LinkedIn Copying and Twitter’s Ambitions
Musk’s recent critique of Twitter’s potential LinkedIn copycat move reveals his watchful eye on the industry. However, the question arises – should he be focused on Twitter’s growth rather than speculating on competitors’ moves? There is also the possibility of X turning into a game streaming hub at some point and yes, we get it, the “everything app” but he could be biting more than he can chew. 

Elon Musk’s desire to transform Twitter into a payment hub raises eyebrows. While his vision is grand, is it practical to divert attention from Tesla, SpaceX, and other major ventures to revolutionize an entirely different industry. As an early supporter of cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin, Elon Musk raised eyebrows and even regulatory questions as to whether he was using his influence to drive up prices and then sell. His Tesla held 42,902 bitcoins, but in July 2022 it was announced that they sold 75% of their holdings bringing the company’s total down to 10,725. While the announcement of buying $1.5b in bitcoin was announced, the sale of over 75% of this holding for a $64m profit wasn’t as loud as the purchase. So the dream of making Twitter a potential crypto hub disappeared gradually into thin air.

 

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Criticism and the Grok Rival
Musk’s public criticism of OpenAI’s ChatGPT as “woke” and his subsequent announcement of launching a rival service, Grok, raises questions about the feasibility of Musk taking on the AI giant. Can one man’s vision outshine a dedicated team of experts in the field? While this is yet to be seen, he says Grok will first be made available to X premium users and from there on out, there is little information. Truly integrating such an AI tool into a platform into Twitter that has over 500 million users could be interesting especially with regards to user base. But he could learn from the likes of Google’s Bard that just having the platform might not be enough to take on pioneers like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. 

Musk’s tendency to dive into areas beyond his core expertise may risk diluting the impact of his endeavours. Instead of being a master of all, should he concentrate on leveraging his expertise in existing ventures?

 

Twitter’s X Acquisition and Valuation Plunge
Musk’s acquisition of Twitter’s X for $44 billion initially seemed like a strategic move. However, with its current valuation at $19 billion and pessimistic forecasts, it begs the question – did Musk overextend in his pursuit of social media dominance?

As a business magnate, should Musk be more cautious about diversifying into sectors where his track record is unproven, especially when managing multiple high-profile companies?

 

The Wokeness Ploy
Musk’s use of the term “woke” in criticizing various platforms raises questions about the strategic intent behind such statements. Is Musk leveraging societal sentiments to position himself favourably, and should his focus be on business strategies rather than cultural commentary? Well this seems to be the case sometimes especially when it comes to matters that touch on politics. He has not hidden his political affiliations and while that may be a good thing but it has also fuelled concerns from advertising partners who have largely abandoned X for rivals. The woke culture is a subject of societal arguments and we all have our opinions on it. However, leveraging on it for business may not be good in the long term as X has bitterly learned and is coming up aggressively with ways to make up for the shortfall. 

 

While Elon Musk’s wealth and influence are undeniable, there are limits to what one person can achieve across diverse industries. Musk’s ambitious forays into various sectors may be diluting his impact rather than amplifying it. Perhaps, the key to sustained success lies in focusing on core competencies and allowing experts in each field to thrive. After all, even the richest man in the world can’t do it all – we are all human bounded by some form of limitation in the end. 

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Paul Balo is the founder of TechBooky and a highly skilled wireless communications professional with a strong background in cloud computing, offering extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless communication systems.

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