Companies

Elon Musk Teases Zuckerberg Over Patriotic Surfing

Published July 6, 2024

In a light-hearted jab, Elon Musk indulged in some friendly teasing directed at Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The occasion for Musk's good-humored razzing arose when Zuckerberg, another giant in the tech industry, shared a video of himself wake-surfing to celebrate America's Independence Day. The patriotic gesture from Zuckerberg, who leads Meta Platforms, Inc. META, came complete with a portrayal of casual athleticism against the backdrop of an American flag. Musk, CEO of the leading electric vehicle company Tesla, Inc. TSLA, did not miss the opportunity to poke fun at his CEO counterpart, signifying the often playful rivalry between tech moguls.

About Meta Platforms, Inc. META

Meta Platforms, Inc., headquartered in Menlo Park, California, focuses on creating technologies that facilitate global connections. Their myriad of products serve the purpose of bringing friends and family together across various platforms, including mobile gadgets, personal computers, VR headsets, wearable technology, and in-home devices. Meta's vision extends to the edge of technology as they advance in redefining communication.

About Tesla, Inc. TSLA

Tesla, Inc., settled in Palo Alto, California, stands at the vanguard of the electric vehicle and clean energy movement. With a comprehensive lineup including electric automobiles, battery storage solutions ranging from residential usage to industrial scale, and innovative solar products, Tesla leads in multiple green tech areas. In 2020, the company also exhibited dominance in the electric car segment, accounting for 16% of the plug-in market and 23% of the all-electric sector. Tesla Energy furthers the company's contributions, being a notable player in installing photovoltaic solar energy generation systems and supplying significant amounts of battery energy storage, reaching 3 GWh in the same year.

Tech, CEO, Humor