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Stephan Spazier

Met at: 1618 Asian Fusion Restaurant Met date: 2025-05-12 Role(s): Tesla Global Expansion, Former Austrian Diplomat Last interaction: 2025-05-12 (dinner at 1618)

Contact Information​

  • Email: Not available
  • Phone: Not available
  • Address: Austin, TX (presumed)

Personal Background​

  • Born in the UK, grew up in Austria
  • Austrian nationality
  • Father was head of L'Oreal UK, then L'Oreal Germany
  • Father later left L'Oreal to purchase a skiing company (Kneissl)
  • Played drums for 15 years, had classical percussion education
  • Performed in cover bands and wrote drum music

Professional Background​

  • Currently works at Tesla in global expansion
  • Former diplomat for Austria to Cairo and Bangkok
  • Described as "the youngest diplomat in Austrian history"
  • Appears to have business/investing interests beyond Tesla

Expertise​

  • Global diplomacy
  • Business expansion
  • Music (percussion/drums)
  • International relations

Current Projects & Interests​

  • Tesla global expansion
  • Expressed interest in someday buying back his father's ski brand (Kneissl)
  • Has interest in music, particularly drumming
  • Appears to be involved in Austin social scene

Connections​

  • Matt Holm (Austin real estate professional)
  • Zachary Smith (creative director)
  • Gary Sheng
  • Appears to have connections to high-net-worth individuals in Austin

Notes​

Stephan Spazier has an interesting international background, coming from a family with business heritage. His father was in executive leadership at L'Oreal before pursuing his passion for skiing by purchasing Kneissl, which Stephan mentioned is "the oldest ski brand in the world" at 137 years old. Stephan expressed interest in potentially buying back the brand if he had the opportunity, suggesting both family loyalty and entrepreneurial thinking.

His diplomatic background is notable, having served as an Austrian diplomat to both Cairo and Bangkok, reportedly as the youngest diplomat in Austrian history. This suggests strong interpersonal skills and international acumen.

Currently, Stephan works at Tesla handling global expansion, which aligns with his international background and diplomatic experience. The conversation didn't reveal specific details about his role, but it suggests he's involved in Tesla's strategic growth in new markets.

He appears well-connected in Austin social circles and seems to have a tendency to connect people. Zachary Smith mentioned that they introduce each other to potential dating partners, indicating a close friendship.

Stephan has a musical background, having played drums for 15 years with classical training, which adds a cultural dimension to his otherwise business and diplomatic profile.

Interaction History​

  • 2025-05-12: Dinner at 1618 Asian Fusion restaurant with Gary Sheng, Matt Holm, and Zachary Smith

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • International business connections
  • Tesla-related opportunities
  • Cultural/music initiatives
  • Connections to European business networks

Transcripts​

Transcript IDDateSummary
2025-05-12-dinner-1618-asian-fusion2025-05-12Dinner conversation at 1618 Asian Fusion covering personal backgrounds, real estate markets, and Trump World city concept