All eyes remain glued to SpaceX’s historic IPO, but another Musk venture might hold the key to his grand vision: Tesla. With a market capitalization of $1.52 trillion, Tesla is a massive player in the EV game, but Elon has bigger plans as an AI and robotics company.

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell hinted at this possibility during a CNBC interview, suggesting it might simplify Musk’s life if the two companies merged. This isn’t just wishful thinking: SpaceX recently updated its S-1 registration document to include risk factors related to future mergers or acquisitions, specifically mentioning equity issuance.

It’s not the first time Musk has brought his diverse portfolio under one roof. Earlier this year, SpaceX purchased Musk's AI company xAI. The year before, xAI took over the social media giant X in a stock deal. These moves hint at an ambitious strategy to consolidate his tech empire.

The question now is: would such a merger create a behemoth with unparalleled resources? Or could it be the start of a new era in global technology, where electric vehicles and advanced AI merge into one formidable force?