Straubel is directly responsible for all aspects of research, development and production of all software, electronics and engines. In addition, he is responsible for interaction with key suppliers and technical expertise of their components. With his participation, all the company's products were created: Tesla Roadster, Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Tesla Powerwall.
CEO and Chief inspirer (Chief Product Architect) of Tesla.
In November 2013, Fortune magazine named him Entrepreneur of the Year, and The Wall Street Journal named Musk CEO of the Year.
In June 2011, he was awarded the Heinlein Prize for achievements in the commercialization of space [en] in 500 thousand US dollars.
Signed several contracts — including a license agreement with the manufacturer of electric motors AC Propulsion for the use of technologies developed in the organization, and a deal with Lotus Cars - according to this agreement, the automaker Lotus designed for Tesla its first Tesla Roadster car. In addition, Wright was engaged in hiring employees.