February's Founder Highlights 🤙⚡️🥳

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Foreward ✍️

$TSLA might be declining, but Tesla headlines are on the up-and-up! Check out the media below and take a moment to appreciate all the progress made!

Motortrend - Best Tech 2025: The Tesla Cybertruck’s Steer-by-Wire Reinvents the (Steering) Wheel

YouTube - Engineering Cybertruck for Maximum Safety | Tesla

YouTube - Exclusive First Drive of the 2026 Tesla Model Y | Jay Leno's Garage

YouTube - FIRST DRIVE: Tesla Model Y – Sell Your Old One, Immediately!

There were also some exciting teasers for upcoming launches this year, including the sub-$30K vehicle, the long-awaited Roadster, and yet another Model S/X refresh. Are you buying back in for 2025?

- Kendrick

This Month’s Alumni Start-Ups 💪

Special Projects 🤖

  • Dennis started Special Projects to launch incredible UI designs and experiences for physical hardware.

  • If you’re looking for a design partner, reach out!

From The Founder:

  • Dennis Dang (Tesla, UI Design ‘23) - LinkedIn

Hey Tesla Crew,

It’s Dennis Dang here—some of you might remember me from my 4+ years on the vehicle UI team! I’ve since kicked off a new adventure with my studio, Special Projects, where we’re all about crafting awesome UI for physical hardware. I’ve had a blast teaming up with fellow Tesla alums like Chris Walti (Mytra), David Imai (Arc Boats), and most recently Dar Sleeper to launch NEO Gamma.

Take a peek at some of our work below—I’d love for you to check it out! If you’ve got any design needs or just want to catch up, hit me up anytime. Always great to reconnect with the Tesla fam. Cheers!

- Dennis

From The Last Issue 🗞️

  • Niko Questera (Tesla, Factory Firmware ‘18) - LinkedIn

  • Kelly Saunders (Tesla, Remarketing ‘18) - LinkedIn

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