The Algorithm, Jonathan McNeill—a former high-level executive at both Tesla and Lyft—codifies the aggressive growth strategies used by Elon Musk to disrupt global industries. The book centers on a specific five-step framework used to solve complex engineering and business hurdles, which McNeill argues can be applied to any organization seeking “hypergrowth.” Drawing from his direct experience helping Tesla scale its revenue from $2 billion to $20 billion in just 30 months, McNeill provides a “behind-the-curtain” look at how companies like SpaceX and General Motors implement radical efficiency. He details how to question every requirement, delete unnecessary processes, and optimize systems before ever attempting to automate them. It serves as both a memoir of high-stakes corporate leadership and a practical manual for managers looking to strip away bureaucracy and accelerate their company’s output.