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Steve Davis reportedly slept at Twitter's headquarters after Elon Musk asked for his help.The Boring Company
  • The Boring Company wants to build a network of road tunnels.

  • Steve Davis is the president of the company.

  • According to reports, Davis slept with his wife and baby after Musk asked for his assistance.

Steve Davis, the CEO of The Boring Company, slept at the headquarters after Musk asked for his help.

After his baby was born, Davis and his partner stayed in a makeshift bedroom in the office. He worked for two months after Musk asked for his assistance.

Musk's company, The Boring Company, is known for its offbeat stunts. The company is focused on digging a network of tunnels forTesla cars under major US cities, but it has also drawn attention for selling flamethrowers and building a Monty Python-style watchtower.

Davis has a history of wacky tricks throughout his career, according to a profile from Sarah McBride.

Musk picked Davis because of his colorful background. Prior to working for Musk, Davis founded a frozen yogurt shop and a bar that accepted digital currency.

The Boring Company tried to build its first tunnels in Las Vegas. The first project is a 1.7 mile tunnel under the Las Vegas convention center that will carry passengers in electric cars.

Some of the most striking details from Davis' life can be found here.

Following Musk taking over the social media platform in late October, the chief executive of The Boring Company slept with his partner and newborn baby at the headquarters of the company.

Photo of Steve Davis next to a photo of Twitter's makeshift bedroom
Steve Davis became head of The Boring Company in 2019Mark Ralston/Getty Images, James Clayton/BBC

The information came from The Information

Musk challenged Davis to make a $120,000 part with a budget of 5000. After months of work, Davis sent Musk an email saying he did it with just $3,900, and Musk responded with one word: "Ok."

According to the anecdote, it was reported in a book by the author.

When Davis was living in Washington D.C., he missed California-style frozen yogurt so he opened his own shop, "Mr. Yogato."

Fro-yo, not from Mr. Yogato.Mark Lenihan/AP

There is a source for this.

Mr. Yogato offered discounts to customers who could answer questions that Davis couldn't. Customers who dressed as Bjorn Borg received a discount.

Tennis star Bjorn Borg.AP

The "Rules of Yogato" can be found on the website.

The new owner of Mr. Yogato was selected through a contest and sold for $1.

Allison Shelley/Getty Images

The Washingtonian is the source of this information.

Mr. Yogato was founded and run by Davis while he earned his PhD. He focused on US currency debasement in his thesis.

Robyn Beck/Pool via REUTERS

There is a source for this.

Davis opened a bar in D.C. called Thomas Foolery, which was the first place in the city to accept payments in the form of virtual currency.

An illustration of Bitcoin tokens.Reuters

The paper is from Washington City.

According to the Washington Post, Thomasfoolery offered "gimmick upon gimmick". Patrons could receive a discount if they shouted their drink order. Visitors to the bar can get discounts for things like dancing "the Carlton."

The skyline of Washington D.C.Reuters/Larry Downing

The Washington Post was the source of the Thrillist.

Davis has quoted "Atlas Shrugged" during public events, according to reports. He played an extra in a movie.

The source is Mother Jones.

Musk picked Davis to lead the company. At an event announcing the company's tunnel plans, Davis joked that they would use bricks from excavated dirt to build a pyramid.

Robyn Beck/Pool via REUTERS

There is a source for this.

Business Insider has an article on it.