The Product Architect

21 responses to “The Product Architect”

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   drona

   Jun 7, 2012 at 1:15 am

   Awesome car, awesome photo!

   PS: You let somebody else drive your new car….? Pretty gutsy!

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   Jeff Clow

   Jun 7, 2012 at 1:33 am

   Very cool car, Steve….and the caption made me smile as well.

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   !MimosaMicheMichelle!

   Jun 7, 2012 at 6:21 am

   The great colour is a wonderful start but the reputation for excellence is even better. Enjoy your new car, Steve!

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   scleroplex

   Jun 7, 2012 at 11:45 am

   agree with your caption.

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   linux-works

   Jun 7, 2012 at 3:33 pm

   insert very cheap joke about snails, putting an S on the car and having bystanders say "wow, look at that s-car-go!"

   /sorry 😉

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   Chucil

   Jun 7, 2012 at 3:33 pm

   Speechless with beauty and perfection!

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   seatonsnet

   Jun 7, 2012 at 4:13 pm

   I came in late, how much is this thing of beauty going to cost the general public when launched?

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   scleroplex

   Jun 7, 2012 at 4:44 pm

   > linux-works – sorry. that trademark was taken more than 20 years ago and thousands of vehicles sold all over the world. it is now a famous cult classic that people wait to come up for sale.

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_S-Cargo

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   linux-works

   Jun 7, 2012 at 4:51 pm

   [http://www.flickr.com/photos/scleroplex] I’m in my 50’s and I remember that lame ess-car-go joke from my childhood. its way more than 20 years old. still, it did seem useful to dig out after all these years. and I think it will be another 40 years in hiding before that ‘joke’ seems fresh again 😉

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    jurvetson

    Jun 7, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    [http://www.flickr.com/photos/48331433@N05] — When you factor in the cost of gas and cost of maintenance, the total cost of ownership may surprise you:

    "…the Model S is equivalent to a gasoline car with a sticker price of about $30,000, such as a Ford Taurus, Honda Accord or even a Toyota Avalon or BMW 3-Series. Those savings are realized immediately if you lease a Model S, so there is no need wait years to earn back the price difference.

    “The Model S is a better value than much cheaper conventional cars,” said Tesla CEO, Chairman and Product Architect Elon Musk. “Despite the enormous environmental benefits, lower total cost of ownership will soon become the primary motivation for consumers to evolve from gas guzzlers to EVs.” (from Tesla)

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    TomOwen

    Jun 7, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    Congrats again Steve, I look forward to seeing the "S1" , and many many more like this around town soon (an often ;-)… Best, Tom

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    seatonsnet

    Jun 7, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson] Is the idea to finally sell the idea to GM or Toyota, like creating a super software in a garage and then selling it for big bucks to Microsoft?

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    obskura

    Jun 8, 2012 at 8:21 am

    [http://www.flickr.com/photos/48331433@N05] or maybe the other way around? Didn’t Tesla buy a derelict factory from GM/Toyota to make this car? 🙂

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    jurvetson

    Jun 8, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    =))

    Yup, and it was not derelict. It was their pride and joy – the $billion NUMMI plant in Fremont.

    P.S. NBC coverage from the 6pm news last night.

    

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    Jim Rees

    Jun 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    So will your Roadster be going up on blocks in the back yard?

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    jurvetson

    Jun 10, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    no, I think I’ll store that by the beach for some summer convertible fun. But it will feel a little neglected with all the attention given to the bright new shiny object… =)

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    drona

    Jun 11, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    Trivia: I once asked Kimbal what he does for a living, and he said he ran a restaurant in Colorado. Then I noticed the last name on his badge…Musk….and I asked him if he was related to the founder of Tesla…@TED2010! 🙂 Probably a good back-seat driver too (as any good Board member is)

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    Chucil

    Jun 16, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    Vintage Apple 1 computer sells for $374,500 at auction.
    Many years later, this model might be at a museum of art like Mona Lisa.

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    godj1229

    Feb 6, 2017 at 7:56 am

    good

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    jurvetson

    May 25, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    and now, an analysis of the SpaceX parsimony of design and UI: Is Elon Musk the Steve Jobs of Space?

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    bill.dzio

    May 27, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    Hi Steve, thank you for taking the time to read and share your firsthand observations of both Steve Jobs & Elon Musk on Flickr, http://www.westeastspace.com, and Facebook. I appreciate the affirmation from you of my comparison of the “Parsimony” minimalistic design approach taken by both Steve Jobs and Elon Musk took, since you had the firsthand experience with both. I feel this approach has greatly contributed to their success as architects and leaders revolutionizing the products they touch. The successful launch of the Crew Dragon will serve as a testimony to this design approach infused into SpaceX by Elon. Anxiously awaiting the launch while I observe from outside the US.
    Thank you again and best regards, Bill

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