Where does the HN community stand on this? I'm for the LinkedIn OP, but maybe it's because I'm too old, having been involved in too many industries, with a PhD in one domain (Thermodynamics) and a MS in another (CompSci), but still w/out having had the ability to master all areas which I had to manage in my professional career. I still don't understand the understanding process...
He also doesn't (as the article suggests) manage SpaceX or Tesla etc. The day to day management is delegated to those who are experts at management.
His title at SpaceX is Chief Engineer and his title at Tesla is Product Architect.