Igor Kurganov, 34, briefly became a key figure in Musk s inner circle, overseeing vast sums in pledged donations, until the billionaire s top money-man Jared Birchall demanded his ouster.
Dig up dirt on an enemy. Done. Arrange massive loans. Sure. Lead a billion-dollar neurotechnology company. No problem, boss. They may be opposites, but Jared Birchall is one of the most important people in Elon Musk’s circle.
Musk was photographed holding the book at a conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, in 2015, a year before Birchall was hired to oversee the family office. Musk stated in 2019 that Excession was staffed by "basically two individuals." The identity of the second individual remains unknown.
Dig up dirt on an enemy. Done. Arrange massive loans. Sure. Hire bodyguards, sell homes and lead at least on paper a billion-dollar neurotechnology company. No problem, boss. So it goes for Jared Birchall, who serves as Elon Musk's right hand man.