Mark Cuban Shares His Thoughts On Musk As A Genius Who Is Also His Own Worst Enemy — Says, 'He Is On The Right Track To Make It A Good Business. Unless He F*cks It Up Himself'

In a recent interview with GQ, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban shared his perspectives on Elon Musk's leadership of the platform formerly known as Twitter. Cuban's insights offer a glimpse into what it takes to successfully run such a significant platform and the challenges that come with it.

First, Cuban acknowledges the technical brilliance behind Musk's stewardship. He notes, "On one hand, technically, he's been a genius."

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This sentiment is particularly evident when considering the platform's features. Despite occasional hiccups, as with any tech platform, Cuban finds the revamped "Discover" feature to be a vast improvement. 

"I think he's on the right track to make it a good business. Unless he f*cks it up himself with his posts on X. I mean, ‘post on X' almost sounds like it's MDMA," Cuban said.

The challenges emerge when Musk's behavior on the platform is factored in and might become a hurdle to its growth. 

As Cuban puts it, "Yeah, Posting on X … He's his own worst enemy. It's his platform. He gets to do whatever he wants. Maybe he doesn't even believe what he says. Maybe he does it to challenge people. I don't know. But he has that right. He really has got a unique chance to do some really incredible things with it if he can get out of his own way."

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Cuban's point is echoed in his conversation with Insider. He sees potential in X, under Musk's leadership but feels that Musk's posts on the platform sometimes overshadow its advancements. According to Cuban, the platform's algorithms give significant "weight and bias" to Musk's posts. This results in content engaging with Musk and his active followers receiving higher visibility, potentially sidelining a diversity of topics.

To fix this, Cuban suggests a potential solution: adjusting the algorithms to diminish the disproportionate emphasis on Musk's posts. He believes that doing so would not harm Musk's reach on X. Instead, it might amplify the reach and engagement of other users, thus promoting a broader range of topics and discussions. Cuban's insights, based on his review of the platform's algorithm support page, indicate that such changes could foster a more inclusive conversation environment on X.

Cuban has the ability to spot business vulnerabilities and weaknesses. His unparalleled acumen in identifying flaws in business models and potential opportunities has been showcased in the popular TV show "Shark Tank," where budding entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors. 

As one of the mainstay sharks on the show, Cuban's insightful critiques and advice reflect his deep understanding of the business world. His success as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, among other ventures, highlights his capability to turn around enterprises and make them thrive. This knack for recognizing business potential and pitfalls gives added weight to his observations on Musk's handling of X.

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