Overview
- Former Tesla manufacturing lead Russell Varone posted that meetings with Elon Musk followed three rules: no PowerPoints, focus only on problems or roadblocks, and don't bring food.
- Elon Musk replied on X that bringing food is acceptable if someone has not eaten.
- Varone said the meetings were scheduled rather than ad hoc.
- Replies on X included criticism referencing a claimed talent exodus, while Varone defended Musk as a strong draw for skilled workers.
- Coverage cites Varone’s LinkedIn, noting he joined Tesla in 2014, became head of manufacturing in 2018, and later founded his own company.