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#406 Christian von Koenigsegg

Christian von Koenigsegg is unapologetically in the pursuit of greatness. Koenigsegg builds some of the fastest and most expensive cars on Earth, has a cult-like following, and relentlessly seeks out challenges he can innovate on. After building his company for more than 30 years, his love and passion for his craft is still as strong as ever. This episode…

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  1. Why Did Christian von Koenigsegg Start His Car Company at 22? at 2:50

    David Senra says Christian von Koenigsegg started his car company at 22, with no experience. Koenigsegg dates the decision to 12 August 1994. Full answer

  2. How Did Christian von Koenigsegg Fund His First Car? at 10:24

    David Senra says Christian von Koenigsegg funded the six years before the CC8S, his first production model, with income from his own business, grants from the… Full answer

  3. Why Did Koenigsegg Start When the Sports Car Was Dead? at 11:50

    David Senra reads Christian von Koenigsegg on starting without an inherited way to build a car. Full answer

  4. Why Does Koenigsegg Say the Show Must Go on? at 17:17

    David Senra says Christian von Koenigsegg uses "the show must go on" as a core operating rule. Full answer

  5. Why Does Koenigsegg Build Parts In-house? at 21:55

    David Senra reads Christian von Koenigsegg on why the company builds so many parts itself. Full answer

  6. How Did a Fire Give Koenigsegg a Fighter-jet Runway? at 28:16

    David Senra says Koenigsegg's early headquarters was a renovated farm building with a thatched roof, and the building burned down. Full answer

  7. Why Does Koenigsegg Do Ideas People Call Crazy? at 43:12

    David Senra reads Christian von Koenigsegg's answer to whether anyone has told him an idea was way too crazy to do. Full answer

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