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"As a serial entrepreneur, Musk has been relentless in trying to improve institutional efficiency at his own enterprises, most notably, Tesla and X," says Thomas Gift, a professor of US politics at University College London.

"There’s no doubt that Musk has significant vested interests in the US regulatory landscape as a result of his many business enterprises," says Prof Gift.

But it is also one that is expected to garner him influence over government policy - and the regulatory environment his enterprises exist in.

"If we can take inventory of our skills, knowledge and desire, and align it with what's doing well, what's stable, and what we think is going to be doing well, then we can take advantage of the skills, knowledge and desire that we have and make it applicable to business," said David Meltzer, founder of David Meltzer Enterprises and former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency.

While some women-owned enterprises employ staff in big numbers, a large majority operate with very few workers.