Elon Musk took over as CEO of Tesla Motors in 2008. It was after a series of escalating conflicts and financial difficulties. Elon Musk ousted Martin Eberhard. Musk assumed leadership of the company as CEO and product architect. Tesla’s board of directors appointed Michael Marks as Tesla’s interim CEO, followed by Ze’ev Drori in 2007.  In 2008, Tesla had delivered only 50 Roadsters despite having received more than 1,200 orders. Tesla failed to secure a $100 million investment round in October 2