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Economic Times
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Economic Times
Why Mark Cuban chose cheaper Kia EV6 over Elon Musk's Tesla electric car
Mark Cuban criticises Elon Musk Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Billionaire investor Mark Cuban expressed his dislike for Tesla's design elements. During his appearance on "Your Mom's House" podcast in March, when questioned about his preferred vehicle, Cuban, a Tesla owner, surprisingly answered "A Kia. EV6." He additionally stated "I like it. I'm comfortable with it."Whilst still retaining his Tesla ownership, Cuban elaborated: "On the Tesla you've got to find [the turn signal] and push the button… while you're driving. You can't pay attention to the road as much."Speaking favourably about Kia, he remarked: "It doesn't try to be too fancy. Your turn signal is like… a turn signal".Although Cuban is content driving a less expensive Kia EV6, his 15-year-old son disapproves. When Cuban proposed passing down the vehicle for driving practice, his son immediately refused, stating, "It's not cool, Dad." He labelled it a "nerd car." Cuban's reply? "Exactly," he said, accepting the frequently critiques Elon Musk. In an appearance on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast this year, he acknowledged enjoying provoking Musk because he has "really thin skin and it just makes it easy."In a separate discussion this year, Cuban stated "I have no problem throwing Elon under the bus, but I'll save it for when it's truly deserved."Last year, following Musk's request for users to share more constructive content on X, Cuban responded swiftly. "Please post a bit more positive, beautiful or informative content on this platform," the Tesla CEO wrote. Cuban replied "You first".Cuban recently shared a story from an evening at COMDEX, a significant technology exhibition in Las Vegas, where Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates overshadowed him. Cuban described speaking with several women who subsequently departed with Gates, who had recently taken Microsoft public and was becoming prominent in technology. Cuban humorously noted that Bill Gates attracted away "his girls."
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Why Mark Cuban chose cheaper Kia EV6 over Elon Musk's Tesla electric car
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban expressed his dislike for Tesla's design elements. During his appearance on "Your Mom's House" podcast in March, when questioned about his preferred vehicle, Cuban, a Tesla owner, surprisingly answered "A Kia. EV6." He additionally stated "I like it. I'm comfortable with it." Whilst still retaining his Tesla ownership, Cuban elaborated: "On the Tesla you've got to find [the turn signal] and push the button… while you're driving. You can't pay attention to the road as much." Speaking favourably about Kia, he remarked: "It doesn't try to be too fancy. Your turn signal is like… a turn signal". Although Cuban is content driving a less expensive Kia EV6, his 15-year-old son disapproves. When Cuban proposed passing down the vehicle for driving practice, his son immediately refused, stating, "It's not cool, Dad." He labelled it a "nerd car." Cuban's reply? "Exactly," he said, accepting the description. Mark Cuban criticises Elon Musk Cuban frequently critiques Elon Musk. In an appearance on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast this year, he acknowledged enjoying provoking Musk because he has "really thin skin and it just makes it easy." Live Events In a separate discussion this year, Cuban stated "I have no problem throwing Elon under the bus, but I'll save it for when it's truly deserved." Last year, following Musk's request for users to share more constructive content on X, Cuban responded swiftly. "Please post a bit more positive, beautiful or informative content on this platform," the Tesla CEO wrote. Cuban replied "You first". Cuban recently shared a story from an evening at COMDEX, a significant technology exhibition in Las Vegas, where Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates overshadowed him. Cuban described speaking with several women who subsequently departed with Gates, who had recently taken Microsoft public and was becoming prominent in technology. Cuban humorously noted that Bill Gates attracted away "his girls." Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
When tech billionaire Mark Cuban told the story of the day 'Bill Gates stole 'His Girls' in Las Vegas
Mark Cuban may be a billionaire now, but back in the 1980s, he was just a young tech founder trying to make his mark. During a 2022 episode of the Full Send Podcast, which is available on YouTube, Cuban shared a story from a night at COMDEX, which he claims was a major tech trade show in Las Vegas, where he found himself upstaged by none other than Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. At this event, Cuban recalled chatting with a group of women when they suddenly disappeared, only to learn they had left with Gates, who had just taken Microsoft public and was quickly becoming a tech icon. Cuban noted jokingly that Gates took away 'his girls.' Mark Cuban on Bill Gates Stealing His Girl! What Mark Cuban said about meeting Bill Gates in his early days During the podcast (Cue: 24.29), when asked about a business competition that keeps him up at night, Cuban shared the story about him and Bill Gates in Las Vegas. Cuban said, 'I'll tell you a story about in Vegas back in the day about Bill Gates . This is way back, it used to be like the biggest trade show in the world was called Comdex. It was a technology trade show, and it was like 125,000 people here, and I started my company when I was 26, 27, right along this. So, I just thought I was a bada**, right? So I'm hanging with these girls, and this was right when Microsoft had gone public. So, one day no one knows who Bill Gates is, the next day he's the king of tech and all this money and all this snap.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar As the hosts asked Cuban about his net worth at the time, He said: 'I was maybe worth a million dollars. So I'm buying these girls drinks and doing shots and everything, and they're like I gotta go to the bathroom. I think for real. Then they don't come back and I'm like what the fu**. Then my buddy goes yo, Do you know who Bill Gates is? (laughs).' The hosts asked if that incident fired him up or motivated him, Cuban noted: 'It did motivate me right to go on to the next, such a good story (laughs), but it's 100% true.' AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mark Cuban Says 'Back In The Day' Bill Gates Stole 'His Girls' In Las Vegas — He Was Worth $1 Million, But Gates Was The Mega Rich 'King of Tech'
Before Mark Cuban became a billionaire, a TV fixture, and a guy who casually disrupts Big Pharma for fun, he was just another confident tech founder trying to make it in the '80s. He had a million-dollar company, a little swagger, and—at least for one night in Las Vegas—a front-row seat to what happens when Bill Gates walks into a bar. It all came up during a 2022 episode of the "Full Send Podcast", after the hosts asked Cuban about competition and missed opportunities. That's when he lit up with: "I'll tell you a story. I'll tell you a story about in Vegas back in the day about Bill Gates." Don't Miss: 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — This wasn't just any Vegas story—it was COMDEX, one of the biggest tech trade shows in the world at the time. According to Cuban, the crowd was massive. "125,000 people," he said. "I started my company, I was like 26, 27... and I just thought I was a badass." He was feeling good, hanging with a group of women, ordering shots, and assuming the night was going his way. "This was right when Microsoft had gone public," he said. "So one day, no one knows who Bill Gates is. The next day, he's the king of tech." That's when the girls told him they needed to run to the bathroom—and never returned. "I'm like, what the f***?" Cuban said, still laughing about it decades later. His buddy leaned over and broke the news: "Yo, do you know who Bill Gates is?" Trending: The team behind $6B+ in licensing deals is now building the next billion-dollar IP empire — Turns out Gates had just hit a net worth of around $350 million. Cuban? "I was maybe worth a million dollars." Which made him... invisible. "Bill Gates took my girls!" he admitted, laughing. But the sting was real. The host cut in: "Did that fire you up? That should've motivated you, right?" "It did motivate me," Cuban shot back. "Right? To find—to go on to the next..." Years later, Cuban finally got a chance to one-up the tech legend. After selling he was invited to speak at a conference. The organizers mentioned Gates would be speaking first. "I'm like, the only reason I'm doing this is because Bill Gates is talking right before me," he when it was his turn, he walked out on stage and delivered the zinger he'd probably been waiting years to say: "I'm excited to tell you I sold my company... and finally, after all these years, Bill Gates is my opening act." Cuban says Gates "got so pissed." And the kicker? "I've never talked to him since," Cuban said. "Not to this day." Not out of spite. "Not that I've had any reason to talk to him," he added. But that night in Vegas? Still a core memory. He may have lost the girls, but Cuban got the punchline. And maybe a little satisfaction knowing that even tech royalty doesn't always get the last word. Read Next:Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Image: Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Mark Cuban Says 'Back In The Day' Bill Gates Stole 'His Girls' In Las Vegas — He Was Worth $1 Million, But Gates Was The Mega Rich 'King of Tech' originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
