How Tesla Almost Went Bankrupt Before Becoming a Trillion-Dollar Empire
What if I told you… Tesla nearly died before it ever succeeded?
In this video, we dive deep into the untold story of Tesla — from its humble beginnings under two unknown engineers, to near-bankruptcy, to becoming the most valuable car company in the world. Elon Musk wasn’t even the founder — but his risky bets and bold vision reshaped the future of transportation.
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How Tesla was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning
Elon Musk’s dramatic takeover and the internal power struggles
The massive failure of the first Roadster and near-collapse in 2008
The turning point that saved Tesla (Daimler + U.S. Government loan)
Tesla's rise with the Model S and the birth of the EV revolution
Why Tesla is more than just a car company
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Timestamps:
00:00 – The Shocking Truth Behind Tesla’s Success
00:23 – Hi, I’m Aswida from Malaysia!
00:36 – How Tesla Really Started (Without Elon Musk)
01:08 – Elon Joins Tesla: The Turning Point
01:42 – The Roadster Nightmare
02:12 – Tesla Almost Died
02:49 – The Model S Breakthrough
03:20 – Tesla Today & Beyond
03:52 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next
???? Sources & Script References:
Tesla’s SEC filings and IPO documentation
Elon Musk biography by Ashlee Vance
Interviews with Marc Tarpenning and Martin Eberhard
Archive footage from Tesla keynotes and media
Public records and news from CNBC, Bloomberg, Forbes
⚠️ Some visuals in this video are AI-generated for storytelling and illustrative purposes.
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What if I told you… Tesla nearly died before it ever succeeded?
In this video, we dive deep into the untold story of Tesla — from its humble beginnings under two unknown engineers, to near-bankruptcy, to becoming the most valuable car company in the world. Elon Musk wasn’t even the founder — but his risky bets and bold vision reshaped the future of transportation.
???? In This Story, You'll Discover:
How Tesla was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning
Elon Musk’s dramatic takeover and the internal power struggles
The massive failure of the first Roadster and near-collapse in 2008
The turning point that saved Tesla (Daimler + U.S. Government loan)
Tesla's rise with the Model S and the birth of the EV revolution
Why Tesla is more than just a car company
???? Hosted by Aswida from Malaysia ????????
????️ Storycraft Chronicles – Where iconic brands reveal their origin stories.
???? Watch more episodes on Storycraft Chronicles:
https://www.youtube.com/@chroniclesstorycraft
Timestamps:
00:00 – The Shocking Truth Behind Tesla’s Success
00:23 – Hi, I’m Aswida from Malaysia!
00:36 – How Tesla Really Started (Without Elon Musk)
01:08 – Elon Joins Tesla: The Turning Point
01:42 – The Roadster Nightmare
02:12 – Tesla Almost Died
02:49 – The Model S Breakthrough
03:20 – Tesla Today & Beyond
03:52 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next
???? Sources & Script References:
Tesla’s SEC filings and IPO documentation
Elon Musk biography by Ashlee Vance
Interviews with Marc Tarpenning and Martin Eberhard
Archive footage from Tesla keynotes and media
Public records and news from CNBC, Bloomberg, Forbes
⚠️ Some visuals in this video are AI-generated for storytelling and illustrative purposes.
????️ If you enjoyed this:
✅ LIKE
✅ SUBSCRIBE
✅ SHARE to support the channel
???? FOLLOW ME on TikTok:
???? https://www.tiktok.com/@chroniclesstorycraft
???? More stories of global brands coming soon!
#TeslaOriginStory
#ElectricRevolution
#BrandOrigin
#StorycraftChronicles
#BehindTheBrand
#UntoldBrandStories
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