10 Famous CEO Emails - and what they revealed about their companies

Some CEO emails and memos are full of vision and confidence, marking the beginning of an incredible rise for their companies.

Others reveal massive problems, or indicate the company is about to go bankrupt.

Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly of business emails & memos.

"Microsoft's Bill Gates' 'Internet Tidal Wave' Memo" (1995) - Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warns his senior executives about the significance of the internet and urges them to make it priority no. 1. It helps Microsoft pivot to become a major player online.

"Jeff Bezos' Amazon Shareholder Letter" (1997) - Amazon founder Jeff Bezos articulates his vision for the company and emphasizes the importance of focusing on long-term growth rather than short-term profits. Widely regarded as a manifesto for the company's success.

"Google's IPO Letter" (2004) - Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin explain the company's philosophy and outline their plans for growth. It marks the beginning of Google's transformation from a startup to a major tech giant.

"Steve Jobs' iPhone Launch Email" (2007) - Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces the launch of the iPhone, which goes on to revolutionize the mobile phone industry and cement Apple's dominance in the market.

"The Production Hell Email" (2018) - Elon Musk acknowledges the challenges facing Tesla in ramping up production of the Model 3 electric car. The company is going through "production hell" but is committed to overcoming the obstacles.

"Uber's Travis Kalanick's Apology Email" (2017) - Uber CEO Travis Kalanick apologizes to his employees after a series of scandals rocks the ride-hailing company. He promises to make changes to its Wild West culture.

"Wells Fargo's John Stumpf's Apology Email" (2016) - Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf apologizes for the bank's scandal in which employees opened millions of unauthorized accounts. He promises to take steps to restore trust with customers.

"Enron's Shredding Party Email" (2001) - This infamous email sent by an Enron executive references a "shredding party" to destroy documents related to the company's accounting practices. It ultimately led to one of the largest corporate scandals in history.

"Lehman Brothers' Dick Fuld's 'Dear Team' Memo" (2008) - CEO of Lehman Brothers, Dick Fuld, reassures employees about the stability of the company. Shortly after, it files for bankruptcy, marking the beginning of the global financial crisis.