There is no doubt that Elon Musk is a successful entrepreneur. He has co-founded multiple companies, including PayPal and Tesla Motors. However, many people don't realize that he is also part of a venture capitalist firm. In early stage companies, it is essential to have someone with Musk's experience on the team.  He brings a wealth of knowledge in human resources, early stage product development, and marketing. In addition, he has a proven track record of success.  As a result, he is an invaluable asset to any early stage company. Thanks to his involvement, many startups have been able to get off the ground, focus on training employee programs and achieve success.