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Elon Musk says Larry Ellison and Jeff Bezos are among the smartest people he's ever met


Published on 2025-03-18 20:01:10 - Insider
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  • In a podcast interview with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, Musk name-dropped three tech leaders when asked about the smartest guy he's ever met.

Elon Musk, in a recent interview, shared insights on some of the smartest people he has encountered in his life. He named Larry Page, co-founder of Google, as one of the most intellectually impressive individuals due to his profound understanding of technology and its implications. Musk also praised Jeff Bezos for his business acumen and foresight in e-commerce, noting Bezos' ability to think long-term. Additionally, Musk mentioned Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle, for his sharp mind in software and database management, although he noted Ellison's personality could be polarizing. Musk's reflections provide a glimpse into the qualities he values in intelligence, including deep technical knowledge, visionary thinking, and strategic business insight.

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