# Event Details - **Event Name**: Henry Ford, Elon Musk, and the Journey from Genius to Infamy - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 May, 2023 at 04:30 pm – Thu, 18 May, 2023 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: At this lecture, David Kirsch (University of Maryland) will consider how capitalism produces celebrity.About this EventEntrepreneurship sits squarely at the heart of the capitalist system of economic activity. Although sidelined by mainstream, marginal analysis in the neoclassical economic tradition throughout much of the 20th century, entrepreneurship is back, as are its associated ideologies like entrepreneurialism. In particular, we now live in the age of the celebrity entrepreneur. This talk will use the trajectories of two singular entrepreneurs – Henry Ford and Elon Musk – to explore how capitalism produces celebrity as part of the ceaseless dynamic of economic and technological transformation. David A. Kirsch will consider the similarities and contrasts between the two men. Both understood the importance of public opinion, of appearing to stand apart, and of using media to advance their business prospects, Kirsch will argue. Further, at various points, Ford and Musk each sat atop proprietary media empires, in turn resulting in their respective infamy.This event is presented as part of the research project at the Neubauer Collegium.ABOUT THE SPEAKERDavid A. Kirsch is Associate Professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business and the College of Information Studies (i-School) at the University of Maryland, College Park. His research focuses on the intersection of problems of innovation and entrepreneurship, technological and business failure, and industry emergence and evolution. Kirsch has written about the history of alternatives to internal combustion (The Electric Vehicle and the Burden of History, 2000) and the general problem of speculation around technology in financial markets (Bubbles and Crashes: The Boom and Bust of Technological Innovation, with Brent Goldfarb, 2019). - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/henry-ford-elon-musk-and-the-journey-from-genius-to-infamy/10000624513305107 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society - **lat**: 41.7913147 - **long**: -87.5961211 - **full address**: Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society, 5701 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Henry Ford, Elon Musk, and the Journey from Genius to Infamy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1aff1ad0ad2e85fd3ef8fb603d2a2f470413231329b4a29304629288e4ecad55-rimg-w711-h400-gmir.jpg?v=1682624797 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Henry Ford, Elon Musk, and the Journey from Genius to Infamy being held? - **A:** Henry Ford, Elon Musk, and the Journey from Genius to Infamy takes place on Thu, 18 May, 2023 at 04:30 pm to Thu, 18 May, 2023 at 06:00 pm at Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society, 5701 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Henry Ford, Elon Musk, and the Journey from Genius to Infamy? - **A:** Henry Ford, Elon Musk, and the Journey from Genius to Infamy is organized by Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Henry Ford, Elon Musk, and the Journey from Genius to Infamy is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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