I agree. Any question I ask will be to elicit information about future plans. I believe, if framed properly, you can get a good amount of valuable information for investors. 'Negative' questions will always put someone on the defensive and in a group setting, like this, are unlikely to get an enlightening response.
Auzie; I would greatly appreciate question suggestions from you that either I, or another TMCer/attendee might use.
I would start asking about synergies of the two companies, TM and Space X, how do they transfer knowledge, how do they go about problem-solving, any other comment on these two businesses helping each other.
What are the main challenges in the business from Tesla team perspective - I am curious about that one;
What does Tesla team consider the major risk and what are they doing about it;
For Elon, what is the hardest issue for him to deal with, what are the difficulties for him now and in the future, and plans to tackle these challenges.
Then maybe a topic that interests shareholders - any comments on Tesla - Google - Apple partnership, synergies, etc.
If any partnership ever eventuates, how would that partnership look like, what would be the reasons for Tesla to consider partnering with anyone, what do they look for in a partner.
On a second thought, I can already hear the answer: if a partnership is more likely to promote electrification of transportation than Tesla is likely to do on its own, then I can see the writing on the wall for that one.
Tesla Energy - plans for building and expanding new Tesla Energy business, any plans for building future GF, possible partners, locations/geographies.
It does not make sense to ship batteries around the globe. Comments on plans, timing, partners, location (China?) for the first GF outside of US, anywhere else.
Comments on battery developments progress.
The increasing portion of revenue comes from outside of US. Comments on possible plans to mitigate currency fluctuations risk.
Tesla team will come prepared and will say only what they wish to say, imo asking questions will not elicit more information than what they are willing or able to give. Posing a discussion topic rather than asking granular questions at least gives them the opportunity to provide more elaborate answers, with some background
Have fun there:smile: