Elon Musk, born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, is a visionary entrepreneur and inventor known for his role in founding multiple innovative companies. He is the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. Musk’s work has significantly influenced the electric vehicle, space exploration, and renewable energy sectors. He also acquired Twitter in 2022, renaming it “X” in 2023.
Full Name: Elon Reeve Musk
Nationality: South African, Canadian, and American
Education: Degrees in Physics and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania
Height: 6’2″ (188 cm)
Net Worth: Estimated at $250 billion in 2024, making him one of the richest individuals globally.
Career Highlights:
PayPal: Co-founded X.com, which became PayPal, sold to eBay in 2002 for $1.5 billion.
SpaceX: Founded in 2002; aims to reduce space exploration costs and enable Mars colonization.
Tesla: Joined in 2004; revolutionized the electric vehicle market with popular models like the Tesla Model S and Model 3.
Neuralink: Founded to develop brain-machine interface technologies.
The Boring Company: Focused on underground transportation solutions to combat urban traffic.
Personal Life:
Elon Musk has 11 children from multiple relationships and has been married three times. His entrepreneurial journey began early, selling a video game at age 12, and he has since been celebrated as a tech innovator.
