Elon Musk Sought Giuliani's Help for PayPal in 2001 But Backed Off After 'Goonish' Meeting

Elon Musk sought Rudy Giuliani's help turning PayPal into a bank in 2001, but backed off after finding Giuliani surrounded by "goonish confidantes" in a meeting that felt "like a mob scene."
Musk and an investor quickly exited the meeting when Giuliani asked for 10% of the company. Musk said "This guy occupies a different planet."
The meeting happened as Giuliani was ending his tenure as mayor of New York City after leading the city through 9/11.
Giuliani later worked as Trump's lawyer and pushed claims of election fraud in 2020, leading to criminal charges against him.
Giuliani is now struggling financially, with legal bills piling up and his luxury apartment up for sale.

theguardian.com

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Elon Musk Ousted as PayPal CEO by 'PayPal Mafia' While on Honeymoon in 2000

Elon Musk was ousted as CEO of PayPal by the "PayPal Mafia" due to disagreements about the company's direction and leadership style, ultimately leading to his removal during his honeymoon, as revealed in a new biography about the billionaire.