Elon Musk explains how he initially estimated a slim chance of success for his companies Tesla Motors and SpaceX, and how major failures led to dismal times for each. Interviewer Steve Jurvetson, general partner at DFJ, calls Musk’s 2008 Christmas Eve investment in Tesla to keep it afloat the single-biggest act of entrepreneurial zeal he has ever seen.

Video clips from: Elon Musk’s Vision for the Future [Entire Talk]

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When We Colonize Mars

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Imperfections Aren't Always Important

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Balancing Form and Functionality

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Looking Into the Future

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Aim for Usefulness Optimization

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Overcoming Setbacks and Saving Tesla

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Reigniting the Dream of Apollo

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Switching from Scholar to Entrepreneur

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Computing More Advanced Than Space Exploration

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