‘Elon Musk never really wanted to be a CEO’: Tech billionaire reacts to X post

An X post said Elon Musk has always worked long hours on his projects and claimed he “never wanted to be a CEO”. The tech billionaire’s reply to it is viral.

Published on: May 31, 2024, 06:09:22 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Elon Musk often replies to X posts about him. In the latest one, he responded to a share that claimed he never wanted to be a CEO.

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, reacted to an X post claiming he never wanted to be a CEO. (REUTERS)

“Elon Musk used to rewrite code of engineers working at Zip2 after they went home, and used to work 120 hours a week. He never really wanted to be a CEO,” an X user wrote. The post is complete with a picture of a young Elon Musk working. Replying to the X post, Elon Musk answered with just one word, “True”.

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In an earlier post on X years ago, he shared, "never wanted to be CEO – just wanted to work on product/technology. Running companies hurts my heart, but I don't see any other way to bring technology & design to fruition”.

Take a look at the post and Elon Musk’s reply here:

The viral X post featuring Elon Musk's reaction has taken the internet by storm. The post has garnered a whopping 1.4 lakh views and counting, with nearly 1,900 likes.

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What did X users say about this post and the tech billionaire’s reply?

“He who does not desire power is fit to hold it,” wrote an X user.

“120 out of 168 hours a week? Please tell me how?” asked another.

“The best CEO whatever you do,” praised a third.

“Huge respect for him,” joined a fourth.

According to Forbes, Elon Musk co-founded six companies, including Tesla, SpaceX and Boring Company. He also bought Twitter in 2022 for $44 billion and changed its name to X. The tech billionaire further replaced the iconic blue bird logo of the microblogging platform with an X. A few days earlier, Musk posted about the complete transition of twitter.com into x.com

What are your thoughts on Elon Musk’s reaction to the X post?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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