Telegram’s Founder Talks Family, Fortune, and Why He’s Not Like Musk

Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, recently shared his thoughts about being compared to Tesla’s Elon Musk, and he made it clear that the two are quite different, both in personality and in how they run their companies.

 

Key Highlights:

 

Durov described Musk as someone who is “very emotional,” while he sees himself as more thoughtful and careful before making decisions.

 

Unlike Musk, who is known for running several companies at once, Durov prefers to focus all his energy on Telegram. He believes this helps him stay consistent and clear-headed.

 

Durov admitted that Musk’s emotional approach can sometimes lead to bold ideas and innovation, even if it looks like a weakness from the outside.

 

Both men have large families, but in very different ways. Musk is known for having at least 11 children, while Durov has over 100 biological children through sperm donation. Durov says his kids won’t get access to his fortune for 30 years, encouraging them to make their own way in life.

 

Durov also shared his opinions on other tech leaders. He respects Mark Zuckerberg’s ability to adapt but isn’t sure about Zuckerberg’s core values. He also questioned Sam Altman’s technical background at OpenAI.

 

As Telegram nears one billion users, Durov seems committed to his own style: focused, steady, and independent from the usual Silicon Valley playbook.

 

Source: Times of India