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Nov 10, 2021 · Tesla’s original CEO, Eberhard, and another early executive named Marc Tarpenning, who in 2003 dreamed up the idea of naming the company’s vehicles in honor of inventor Nikola Tesla, are Tesla...
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May 17, 2015 · But after an unfruitful search for a replacement and more difficulties at Tesla, the board decided, without consulting Eberhard, to demote him and bring in an interim CEO, Michael Marks. Both...
Feb 6, 2021 · Marc Tarpenning and Martin Eberhard during the early days at Tesla Motors. They first met with Musk at a gathering for Mars Society members, and bonded through their shared love of space ...
Feb 8, 2021 · Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning talked to CNBC about Tesla’s early days, when Elon Musk was still not around, and the Master Plan they had conceived.
- gustavo.ruffo@insideevs.com
- European Editor: Lead Investigative Analyst
Marc Tarpenning (born June 1, 1964) is an American engineer and technology entrepreneur who co-founded Tesla Inc. with Martin Eberhard in 2003. Tarpenning served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President of Engineering of Tesla. Early life. Marc Tarpenning was born in Sacramento, California, on June 1, 1964.
Feb 6, 2021 · Elon Musk is the most famous CEO of Tesla. But Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning founded the company in 2003 and were the original executives. CNBC sat down with them to talk about the idea...
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Feb 9, 2021 · Eberhard talks about how he and Tarpenning, an old-time friend, came up with the idea of putting lithium-ion batteries in a car after developing their own e-book reader.
