How Much Charity Would It Take for People to Like Elon Musk?
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Public debate over whether ultra-wealthy founders should give money away before it “becomes worthless” underlines how politicized capital allocation has become. If your brand is tied to a high-profile leader, assume their personal views on philanthropy and wealth will bleed into customer and policy conversations.
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