Departing Tesla finance VP says he slept under his desk while the company was under 'deathwatch'

Core Insights - Tesla continues to experience high-profile executive departures, with Finance VP Sendil Palani being the latest to leave after over a decade with the company [1][8] - Palani's farewell message referenced Tesla's near-bankruptcy experience in December 2008, highlighting the company's challenging history [1][2] - Tesla has faced multiple financial crises, including a critical funding shortage in late 2008 that nearly led to its collapse [2][6] Executive Departures - Palani's departure follows other significant exits, including VP Raj Jegannathan in February and software director Thomas Dmytryk last week [8] - Program managers for Tesla's Cybertruck and Model Y, Siddhant Awasthi and Emmanuel Lamacchia, also left in November, along with Cybercab lead Victor Nechita [8] Historical Context - Tesla secured $40 million in financing in November 2008, just days before facing bankruptcy, as noted by CEO Elon Musk [6] - The company has had a tumultuous history, with executives, including Musk, having to sleep on the factory floor during critical periods of scaling production for the Model 3 between 2017 and 2019 [7]