Elon Musk Is the Highest Paid U.S. CEO in 2020

The video discusses the rising trend of CEO compensation in corporate America, focusing on Elon Musk's pay package, which is entirely based on stock options. Tesla's stock price surge has significantly increased the value of these options. The video also compares Tesla and SpaceX's contributions to Musk's wealth and highlights the lack of women in top executive positions. It explores investor reactions to high CEO pay, noting that many are comfortable with large compensation if it correlates with strong company performance. This trend is spreading to other companies, with big equity awards tied to ambitious targets.

What implications does the trend of increasing executive pay have for corporate America?

In what way has Tesla's stock performance influenced the compensation of its executives?