Tesla drops Musk’s $29B ‘interim’ award after Delaware court restored larger pay package
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Tesla scrapping a $29B interim award after Delaware restored the $56B 2018 package underlines how much governance and compensation volatility can swing founder incentives. If you’re building a founder-dependent company, your board needs a clear philosophy on mega-grants and legal risk now — not in the middle of your own high-stakes comp dispute.
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