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Elon Musk, an American entrepreneur and inventor whose audacious vision has reshaped industries from transportation to space exploration. A self-taught software developer by age 12, he sold his first application and later earned degrees in physics and economics from the University of Pennsylvania. His relentless drive led to the creation of transformative companies like SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, The Boring Company, and xAI, cementing his status as a global innovator. Known for his bold ideas and polarizing presence, he continues to push humanity toward a multi-planetary future while sparking thought and inspiring millions.

Notable engagements and posts

• Zip2 (1995-1999): Co-founded and sold this software company for ~$300 million, providing early capital for future ventures.
• X.com/PayPal (1999-2002): Founded X.com, which became PayPal, sold to eBay for $1.5 billion, revolutionizing online payments.
• SpaceX (2002-present): Launched the first privately funded rocket to orbit, achieved reusable rocket technology, and secured NASA contracts for crewed missions.
• Tesla Motors (2004-present): Joined as chairman and lead designer, scaling Tesla into a leader in electric vehicles and renewable energy.
• Neuralink (2016-present): Co-founded to develop brain-computer interfaces, aiming to merge human cognition with AI.
• The Boring Company (2016-present): Founded to innovate tunnelling and infrastructure, targeting urban congestion solutions.
• X (2022-present): Acquired and reimagined as the worldwide platform for open discourse and expression.
• xAI (2023-present): Established to accelerate human scientific discovery through artificial intelligence, aligning with his mission to advance knowledge and truth.

Quote

    "The thing that drives me is that I want to be able to think about the future and feel good about that. For humanity to have a bright future, we need to work together as a global civilization, not just as individual nations."