Thread by @ClaireMusk

When @CMSgov finally probed @Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes doubled down and presented more vaporware ("miniLab") at the AACC.
When @NHTSAgov finally probed #Tesla, Elon Musk doubled down and presented more vaporware ("Dojo", LIDAR-based simulations) at AI Day. $TSLA $TSLAQ 1/5

Both Holmes and Musk use their babies as props to gain sympathy.
Both Holmes and Musk wear all black as part of a curated image.
Both Holmes and Musk cultivate their public image and appearances to echo Steve Jobs.
Both Holmes and Musk use PR firms to pump their "genius".
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Both Holmes and Musk use media appearances to keep up their hype. h/t @tweetmyinbox
Both Holmes and Musk dangle vaporware and make fantastic - but false - promises to raise capital.
Both Holmes and Musk use the Stanford dropout entrepreneur routine. 3/5

Both Holmes and Musk hide behind their "change-the-world" narrative when criticized.
Both Holmes and Musk gaslight their critics.
Both Holmes and Musk smear whistleblowers.
Both Holmes and Musk have no regard for safety or human life. #Tesla $TSLA $TSLAQ 4/5

Both Holmes and Musk see government as their ultimate enabler.
Both Holmes and Musk pay expensive lawyers to shield them from responsibility.
Both Holmes and Musk use fraud & criminal activity as their competitive advantage.
Why is @eholmes2003 on trial, but @elonmusk isn't? 5/5