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Apr 23, 2026 4:00 PM

EXCLUSIVE: Ross Gerber Says He's A 'Tesla Lover, Elon Critic' – Why He Sees Himself As The Tesla Hero And Not A Villain

Gerber Kawasaki CEO and co-founder Ross Gerber is well-known for his commentary on Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) over the years. While Gerber's opinion on Tesla and CEO Elon Musk has shifted, he doesn't consider himself a Tesla Villain and tells Benzinga that he may actually be the hero the company needs.

Tesla Villain Vs. Tesla Hero

The AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (NYSE:GK) no longer holds Tesla shares and Gerber's criticism of the company and Musk have amplified in recent months, but he says he's far from being a villain. Gerber Kawasaki still owns Tesla shares.

"I would argue the opposite. I'm actually the Tesla Hero who actually cares about the real Tesla, the Tesla we helped build," Gerber told Benzinga in an exclusive interview.

Gerber said he did hundreds of television interviews defending the company and defending Musk from buying Solar City and posting about funding ...