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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Resembles a Real Life Tony Stark

— May 11, 2013 — Tech
Iron Man lovers may do a double take on Tesla's CEO after seeing this infographic. Elon Musk was compared to and even labeled 'Real Life Tony Stark'.

The infographic, visually split in red vs. blue, strategically lays out the similarities and differences between Musk and Stark. It is pointed out that both are billionaire Americans working in the engineering industry. Both are around the same age, similar in height and physical build.

The diagram depicts each of Musk and Stark's accomplishments, family relations and future projects. The graph also states that both have "highly publicized and tempestuous love lives."

Differences, which are the most simplistic and obvious, are also outlined. While Stark was born in America, Musk was born in South Africa. They have different hair colors and facial hair. One is a fictional superhero and the other is not.
Trend Themes
1. Real Life Superheroes - There is a trend of comparing the accomplishments of real-life entrepreneurs and tech leaders to superhero characters.
2. Infographic Data Visualization - Data visualization in the form of infographics is becoming a trend to compare and present information in a visually appealing way.
3. Personal Branding - Entrepreneurs and business leaders are using their personal brands to create a cult following and garner attention for their companies.
Industry Implications
1. Tech Industry - The tech industry has the potential to further capitalize on the trend of superhero comparisons by highlighting tech leaders and their successful companies.
2. Marketing Industry - The marketing industry can tap into the trend of data visualization and infographics to create visually compelling content that resonates with audiences.
3. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can leverage the trend of comparing real-life individuals to superhero characters by creating movies and TV shows based on their real-life stories.
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