How stock options made him an overnight millionaire

In this episode, Juan Hernandez recounts how being laid off from SpaceX in 2019 unexpectedly led to a life-changing opportunity. He was able to purchase $50,000 to $60,000 worth of the company’s stock options, an investment that years later turned into a multi-million-dollar windfall. The show also examines the broader role that stock options played in building California's tech industry. Fact-checked by Emma Ferrara.