| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 28, 1971 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Investor |
| Companies | Tesla, SpaceX, X, Neuralink, etc. |
Early Life
Elon Musk was born in Pretoria, South Africa. He developed an early interest in computing and technology, creating a video game at the age of 12.
Career
Musk founded Zip2, which was acquired by Compaq. He then co-founded PayPal, which was acquired by eBay. Musk went on to start Tesla Motors, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company.
Innovations
Elon is known for advancing electric vehicles, reusable rockets, brain-machine interfaces, and high-speed transportation systems.
Personal Life
He has multiple children, and has been married multiple times. He is known for his outspoken presence on social media and deep interest in science fiction and technology.