Elon Musk
Elon Musk 
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| Born | June 28, 1971, Pretoria, South Africa |
| Citizenship | United States, Canada, South Africa |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Industrial Designer, Engineer |
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| Net worth | US$210 billion (2024) Forbes |
| Website | X.com/@elonmusk |
Elon Musk is a South African-American entrepreneur, inventor, and business magnate globally recognized for his work in space exploration, electric vehicles, and futuristic technologies. He is best known as the CEO and lead designer of SpaceX, CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc., and owner of X (formerly Twitter). Musk is also the founder of Neuralink and The Boring Company, co-founder of PayPal and OpenAI.
Early Life
Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Musk developed an early interest in computing and entrepreneurship. He taught himself computer programming and sold his first video game at the age of 12. He moved to Canada at 17 and eventually pursued higher education in the U.S.
Career Highlights
Musk launched Zip2 in 1996, followed by the creation of X.com, which merged to become PayPal. His major breakthrough came with SpaceX in 2002, making significant strides in space technology and reusable rockets. He took over Tesla in 2004, leading it to become the world's most valuable carmaker.
In 2022, Musk acquired Twitter, rebranding it as X with a vision to make it an "everything app."
Impact and Recognition
Elon Musk is frequently listed among the world’s most powerful and influential people. In 2021, he was named Time magazine’s Person of the Year. As of 2024, he is among the wealthiest individuals on Earth, credited with revolutionizing several industries including transportation, space, AI, and energy.
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