Elon Musk Praises India as an ‘Ancient and Great Civilization’; OYO Founder Ritesh Agarwal Shares Insights from SpaceX Event
A delegation of Indian business leaders visited SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas on Friday, where they had the opportunity to interact with Elon Musk. Among them was OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal, who later shared glimpses from the event on X.
Agarwal expressed admiration for Musk’s vision, stating, “Had the opportunity to be among the Indian founders hosted by @Elonmusk, led by @IGFupdates. Elon is by far doing the most to evolve humankind or, as Peter Thiel says, has us closest to getting flying cars.”
He also shared Musk’s reflections on India, highlighting how the Tesla and SpaceX CEO described India as an “Ancient and Great Civilization” and expressed enthusiasm about the strengthening ties between India and the USA. Musk also mentioned his disbelief over recent global events, possibly alluding to Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential elections.
Key Takeaways from Musk’s Remarks:
•India evokes the essence of an Ancient and Great Civilization.
•U.S.-India relations are trending positively, with immense potential for further growth.
•Musk still feels like we’re living in a simulation given recent global events.
•Interplanetary living remains a top priority for him.
Fascinating Moments from the Event:
Agarwal also shared some unique details from the gathering, including:
•A successful booster catch by SpaceX’s robotic chopsticks—only the second time ever. Attendees were gifted SpaceX-branded chopsticks as souvenirs.
•Musk’s fascination with the Kumbh Mela, India’s massive religious gathering.
•A vegetarian-only dinner served at the event, which Agarwal—himself a vegetarian—greatly appreciated.
•Musk’s deep belief in working with governments to ensure justice prevails.
Agarwal concluded by emphasizing the visionary nature of the discussion and its significance in shaping the future of innovation and international collaboration.
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