Could any talented and creative engineer become Elon Musk if given $10B?

Elon's superlative talent is as a salesperson and as an inspiring leader. Very few engineers would come even close. Elon has probably never done much hands on engineering work himself. Instead he has hundreds of very talented engineers working for him.

Yes provided they are very very talented (Musk is an amazing engineer), a polymath, and extremely driven to the point that the money won't make them slack off. The thing about Musk is that he has a sense of mission beyond just money.

So yeah, I think there are a decent number of people walking around who could do the sort of thing he does... maybe 1%-2% of the engineering profession if I had to guess.

Why are there not more actual Musks? Because the skills and interests that get you rich are typically not these. They are skills like charisma, charm, social networking ability, etc.

Probably not. If you're that smart, you'll make that money on your own anyway

I can do this e-car better, cheaper. HVR some costs blocking any way to do this.

I believe DNA guarantees a "no".

I belive CIA : )