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SpaceX may be a rocket company on the surface, but this episode argues it’s really a stack of launches, Starlink, X, and xAI wrapped into one valuation puzzle. In this condensed recap of My First Million, hosts Shaan Puri and Saam Paar break down Elon Musk’s origin story, SpaceX’s launch dominance, Starlink’s cash-generating broadband business, and why the upcoming IPO debate is so hard to price. You’ll learn how cheaper reusable rockets, direct-to-cell internet, and AI ambitions could reshape the business model innovation story around SpaceX—while also seeing the risks in Starship, xAI burn, and “adjusted EBITDA” hype. Perfect if you want the key takeaways on big tech companies, market trends, and the future of technology without sitting through the full episode. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.