Elon Musk is a visionary entrepreneur and business magnate, best known for his ambitious ventures in the fields of electric vehicles, space exploration, and renewable energy. As the co-founder and CEO of Tesla, he has revolutionized the automotive industry with his innovative electric cars. Through SpaceX, his aerospace company, he aims to make space travel more accessible and ultimately establish a human colony on Mars. Musk’s companies, including Neuralink and The Boring Company, are at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies. With his relentless pursuit of sustainable solutions and his bold vision for the future, Elon Musk has become a prominent figure in the tech world.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United States (Ph.D. – Dropped Out)
Qualification
Not Available
Elon Musk Favorite
Category
Favorite
Food
French cuisine, BBQ, Diet Coke
Actor/Actress
Talulah Riley, Natalie Portman
Musicians
Rapper Lil Uzi Vert, Harry Styles
Song
“Don’t Doubt Ur Vibe” by Lil Uzi Vert
Book
“The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien
Hobbies
Video games, Reading, Listening to music
Films
“Spaceballs,” “Monty Python” movies
Color
Black
Perfume
Unknown
Director
Christopher Nolan
Holiday Destinations
Hawaii, Greece
Likes
Technology, Engineering, Space Exploration
Elon Musk Relationship Journey
Relationship
Partner
Duration
Children
1
Justine Musk (née Wilson)
2000-2008
Nevada Alexander Musk (born 2002, deceased), Griffin Musk (born 2004), Xavier Musk (born 2004), and twins Damian and Saxon Musk (born 2006)
2
Grimes (Claire Boucher)
2018-2021
X Æ A-Xii Musk (born 2020)
Elon Musk Career Journey
Year
Career Details
1984
Started PhD in Energy Physics at Stanford but left after 2 days to pursue entrepreneurship.
1985
Founded Zip2, a web software company.
1999
Sold Zip2 for $307 million.
1999
Co-founded X.com, an online payment company, which later became PayPal.
2002
PayPal was acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion.
2002
Founded Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) with the goal of reducing space transportation costs to enable the colonization of Mars.
2004
Invested in Tesla Motors, which was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. Musk took an active role within the company and eventually became CEO.
2006
Tesla Motors produced its first car, the Tesla Roadster.
2008
SpaceX Falcon 1 became the first privately funded liquid-fueled rocket to reach orbit.
2008
Co-founded Tesla Motors.
2015
SpaceX successfully landed the Falcon 9 reusable rocket for the first time.
2016
Founded Neuralink, a neurotechnology company focused on developing brain–computer interface.
2016
Co-founded SolarCity, a solar energy services company.
2018
The Boring Company, an infrastructure and tunnel construction company, was founded.
2020
SpaceX launched the first crewed mission, Crew Dragon Demo-2, to the International Space Station (ISS).
2021
Tesla became the world’s most valuable carmaker by market capitalization.
Elon Musk Career Statistics
Companies Founded
SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, The Boring Company, Zip2, X.com (later became PayPal), SolarCity
Major Achievements
First privately funded rocket to reach orbit (SpaceX), Electric vehicle revolution (Tesla), Revolutionizing online payments (PayPal/X.com), Pursuing Mars colonization, Advancements in neurotechnology (Neuralink), Advancements in sustainable energy (SolarCity, Tesla)
Net Worth
Fluctuates; often ranked among the richest individuals globally
Influence
Considered a visionary entrepreneur, influential in multiple industries including aerospace, automotive, renewable energy, and technology
