Buckle up for a journey down memory lane with the 'Stand-up Artificial.' We're revisiting the time when Tesla, the struggling start-up, got a $50 million jump-start from Daimler AG, one of the oldest automakers around. This episode takes a spin on the fascinating sequence of events that saw Tesla catapult from near-collapse to a market cap of over half a trillion dollars. From Musk's audacious tech approach to Daimler's jaw-dropping missed opportunity, this episode of Stand-up Artificial promises not just chuckles but some jaw-dropping moments as well. Tune in and let's enjoy the ride with Tesla, remembering that just like in this story, there's always room for laughter in our lives, even when the road seems bumpy.
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