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Lessons from Tesla's journey can be applied in today's business environment in several ways. First, innovation and risk-taking are key. Tesla's success in delivering an electric car that exceeded expectations shows the value of pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Second, diversification is important. Tesla's entry into the solar power market demonstrates the benefits of exploring new business avenues. Lastly, persistence pays off. Despite numerous challenges, Tesla continued to strive for its goals, eventually posting its first quarterly profit and establishing a manufacturing base. These lessons can be applied to any business seeking to innovate, diversify, and grow.
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2010: Tesla goes public, raised $226 million in its IPO. 2012: Tesla delivered an electric car that goes over 200 miles, goes from 0–60 mph in under four seconds, and looks great. Tesla achieved that target with the Roadster, and then again with the Model S. 2013: Tesla posts its first quarterly profit. 2014: Tesla announces its Nevada Gigafactory, where the company will manufacture the batteries for all its products. 2015: The company enters the solar power market and announced a line of products to power homes and businesses based on a combination of solar panels and batteries.
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