#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 explores some of the most important ideas I found from studying his life and career. It's perfect for anyone that wants to live their dream.
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Sources:
Apex: The Story of the Hypercar
Koenigsegg Documentary
Ultimate Koenigsegg Factory Tour With Christian Von Koenigsegg
BMW Podcast Episode 75
Chronicles of Koenigsegg: The World's Fastest Car Company
How To Build A Koenigsegg - NEW Factory Tour
How Koenigsegg Sets Hypercar World Records! | Beyond Victory #19 | Nico Rosberg
Inside Sweden’s Innovation Factory
Christian von Koenigsegg Talks About the Future and His Nerves Leading Up to the Speed Record
Christian von Koenigsegg Interview: The Technical Power of Lateral Thinking
Interview with Christian Von Koenigsegg
Cars and Culture #25 - Koenigsegg Automotive AB CEO & Founder Christian von Koenigsegg
Hypercar Boss Chat! Fixing Jaguar, Horsepower Wars & More
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