Entrepreneur, Engineer, Innovator
Revolutionizing transportation on Earth and beyond. Accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Elon Musk showed an early talent for technology and entrepreneurship. He taught himself computer programming at age 12 and sold his first software by age 17.
Attended Queen's University in Ontario, then transferred to the University of Pennsylvania, completing degrees in economics and physics. Later enrolled in a Ph.D. program at Stanford University.
Co-founded Zip2, X.com (which later became PayPal), SpaceX, Tesla, and various other ventures, revolutionizing multiple industries from space travel to electric vehicles.
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Leading the world's transition to sustainable energy through electric vehicles, solar power, and integrated renewable energy solutions.
Revolutionizing space technology with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars through advanced rockets and spacecraft.
Developing ultra-high bandwidth brain-computer interfaces to connect humans and computers, advancing medical treatments.
Solving urban transportation issues through innovative tunnel construction and electric vehicle solutions.
Transforming social media and digital communications through innovative platform development.
eBay acquired PayPal for .5 billion, marking Musk's first major business success.
Falcon 1 becomes the first privately developed liquid-fuel rocket to reach orbit.
Successfully launched Tesla Model S, revolutionizing the electric vehicle market.
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Accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy through innovative solar solutions and advanced battery technology.
Establishing a self-sustaining city on Mars to ensure humanity's survival as a multi-planetary species.
Developing brain-computer interfaces to enhance human capabilities and treat neurological conditions.
Revolutionizing city transit through underground tunnel networks and high-speed transportation systems.
Projected milestones for the next decade
Worldwide high-speed internet access
Initial supplies for Mars base
Beginning of Mars colonization
The future we're building — and boring
Inside SpaceX and Tesla
Deep dive into AI and future tech
SpaceX achieves another milestone with successful Starship launch
Tesla's new Gigafactory breaks production records
Neuralink receives FDA approval for human trials
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Born in Pretoria, South Africa
Founded first company with brother Kimbal
Founded online payment company X.com
Founded Space Exploration Technologies
Joined Tesla Motors as Chairman
Founded two more revolutionary companies
Acquired Twitter for $44 billion