Christian von Koenigsegg: Unapologetic Pursuit of Automotive Greatness

Resources

Books

• "The Autobiography of James Dyson" by James Dyson - Mentioned as being read multiple times by the host, indicating its significant influence.
• "An Encyclopedia of Great Inventions" (Author not explicitly stated, attributed to James Dyson) - Marked up and read by the host, indicating its importance in understanding inventions.

Videos & Documentaries

• Documentary on Christian von Koenigsegg - Provided to the host as source material for the episode, containing interviews and information about Koenigsegg.
• Factory tours of Koenigsegg - Watched by the host to gather information and understand the company's operations and culture.
• Interviews with Christian von Koenigsegg - Consumed by the host to gain insights into his mindset and the company's development.

Research & Studies

• Study on the effects of economic downturns on the sports car market (Implied) - The host mentions reading about other car companies struggling during downturns when Koenigsegg started.

Tools & Software

• Vanta (vanta.com) - A tool for proving company security and compliance, automating compliance, and monitoring controls.
• Collateral (collateral.com) - A service that transforms complex ideas into compelling narratives and crafts institutional-grade marketing collateral.

Articles & Papers

• Profiles written about Christian von Koenigsegg - Described as doing a great job of describing him and his company.

People Mentioned

• Christian von Koenigsegg - Founder of Koenigsegg, the primary subject of the episode.
• Daniel Ek - Founder of Spotify, who introduced Christian von Koenigsegg to the podcast host.
• Jeff Bezos - Quoted for his saying that passions choose us, not the other way around.
• Charlie Munger - Mentioned as a comparison for Christian von Koenigsegg's communication skills, and for his philosophy on problems and greatness.
• Elon Musk - Mentioned as a comparison for Christian von Koenigsegg's communication skills, and for his integration of in-house engineering.
• Steve Jobs - Quoted for his emphasis on the importance of motivations and caring in building products.
• James Dyson - Presented as a major inspiration and hero to the host, with many parallels drawn to Christian von Koenigsegg's approach.
• Jeremy Fry - Mentioned as a mentor to James Dyson, and his principle of starting experiments immediately.
• Kobe Bryant - Quoted on the importance of love for what one does, and the alternative to facing challenges.
• Todd Graves - Founder of Raising Cane's, mentioned as an example of a long-standing business experiencing growth in later years.

Organizations & Institutions

• Koenigsegg Automotive - The company founded by Christian von Koenigsegg.
• Volvo - Mentioned as the former employer of Christian von Koenigsegg's father, who provided a drawing table and book on drawing principles.
• Ferrari - A competitor to Koenigsegg in the hypercar market.
• Porsche - A competitor to Koenigsegg in the hypercar market.
• McLaren - A competitor to Koenigsegg in the hypercar market.
• Pagani - Another hypercar manufacturer mentioned for its focus on differentiation.
• Swedish Technology Development Board - Provided business grants to Koenigsegg.

Courses & Educational Resources

• Book on drawing principles and details and tolerances - Provided by Christian von Koenigsegg's father.

Websites & Online Resources

• X - Where a suggestion was made to the host to do an episode on Koenigsegg.
• Ramp (ramp.com) - A presenting sponsor of the podcast, offering corporate cards, expense reporting, bill payments, and accounting services.
• vanta.com/founders - URL for Vanta, with a special offer mentioned.
• collateral.com - URL for Collateral, a service for creating compelling narratives and marketing collateral.

Other Resources

• Norwegian stop motion movie about a bicycle repairman building his own car - A childhood inspiration for Christian von Koenigsegg.
• Car magazines - Stacked high in Christian von Koenigsegg's room as a child, used for learning and asking questions.
• Tesla shares - Bought by Christian von Koenigsegg at IPO.
• Former fighter jet squadron hangar - The current factory location for Koenigsegg, offering testing advantages.
• Private market transactions for Koenigsegg cars - Rumored to range from two million to seventeen million.
• Guinness Book of World Records - Where Koenigsegg cars have set speed records.
• Formula 1, fighter jets, and spaceships - Examples of where the same type of carbon fiber material used by Koenigsegg (pre-preg) is utilized.