Elon Musk
Co-founder and CEO, TeslaBirth DetailsJune 28, 1971 | Pretoria, South Africa
NationalityAmerican
LeagueEntrepreneur
EducationBachelor’s degrees in physics and economics, University of Pennsylvania
Net Worth$36.3 billion (as of May 28, 2020)
Elon Musk's Assets:
Elon Musk's Journey so far ...
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- SpaceX
- Tesla
- Neuralink
- The Boring Company
- SolarCity
Elon Musk's Journey so far ...
- After being introduced to computers at the age of 10, Elon Musk soon learned the programming language BASIC. At 12, he developed a game called Blastar which he later sold for $500
- He moved to Canada in 1988 for college but transferred to UPenn, a few years later, from where he eventually graduated
- In 1995, he got into Stanford University for a PhD program but left just after two days. It was the time of the internet boom and Musk wanted to explore
- The same year, he partnered with his brother Kimbal Musk to start Zip2 -- an online maps and guides service -- which was sold to Compaq for $307 million in 1999, earning Elon $22 million
- He used some of the money from the sale to start his next internet venture, X.com, which provided online banking and payment services. In due course, X.com became PayPal and was eventually absorbed by eBay in 2002 for $1.5 billion, of which Musk took $165 million home
- Earlier in 2002, Musk founded a spacecraft company called Space Exploration Technologies or SpaceX to make space travel cheap and better accessible
- In 2004, he became one of the early and primary investors in Tesla -- an electric car company aimed at making the future of transportation more sustainable -- and joined the company’s board as chairman
- In 2008, SpaceX’s Falcon 1 became the first liquid-fuel rocket developed by a private firm to reach the orbit
- The same year, he became the CEO and product architect of Tesla and the company introduced an electric sports car called the Tesla Roadster
- In 2010, Tesla went public raising $226 million
- Tesla acquired SolarCity -- a clean energy company which Musk helped his cousins start -- in 2016
- Later that year, he launched The Boring Company to make transportation faster in cities
- In 2017, he started Neuralink which aims at developing a man-machine interface that could connect the human brain with computers
- Promoting the concept of reusable rockets, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft took their second flight in 2017
- The Falcon Heavy, which was the world’s most powerful operational rocket of the time, completed its first flight in 2018. The rocket carried a mannequin called ‘Starman’ and Musk’s personal cherry-red Tesla Roadster along, which were launched into space
- Having invested in several other futuristic technology ventures, Elon Musk is one of the richest tech leaders in the world today
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- He was often bullied as a child and once, he was beaten up so bad that he had to be hospitalised
- He is said to have inspired the persona of the character ‘Tony Stark’ played by Robert Downey Jr. and is often referred to as the ‘real-life Iron Man’
- Elon Musk has made guest appearances in many notable Hollywood movies including Iron Man 2 and TV series such as The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon
Last Updated: 15/02/2021
Elon Musk News
- Engineers sue SpaceX and Elon Musk, alleging wrongful termination and sexual harassmentEight engineers have filed a lawsuit against SpaceX and Elon Musk, alleging wrongful termination and sexual harassment. The engineers claim they were fired for raising concerns about Musk's behavior and a sexist culture at SpaceX. SpaceX has denied wrongdoing, stating the engineers were fired for violating company policies. The lawsuit highlights ongoing challenges in addressing workplace harassment and discrimination.
- Likes on tweets to go private this week, Elon Musk says people must 'like' without being attackedSoon, X users will be able to like posts on the social media platform without anyone else getting to know about it. Like count and other metrics for one's own posts will still show up under notifications. Reportedly, the private likes feature already exists for X premium user
- All about Elon Musk's proposed $56 billion pay packageOn Thursday, the decision to approve a $56 billion pay package for Elon Musk who is the CEO of Tesla will be taken by the shareholders of the company. This decision may result in further corporate litigation.
- X to Hide Likes: Why has X made likes private? What is the 'Private Likes' feature and how will it work?"X, formerly Twitter, is set to launch its 'private likes' feature this week, granting users the ability to like posts privately. While users can still see their liked posts, others cannot. This change aims to encourage more engagement without fear of judgment. Elon Musk, X's owner, emphasizes the importance of allowing users to express themselves freely. The transition away from public likes addresses concerns about undesirable behavior on the platform.
- Key points of Apple WWDCApple introduced its own AI named Apple Intelligence
- Tesla shareholder sues Musk to return billions in alleged unlawful profitsLawsuit accuses Elon Musk of making billions by selling Tesla stock using insider information.
- Elon Musk withdraws lawsuit against OpenAIAttorneys for Musk asked the California state court to dismiss the lawsuit, originally filed in February, without giving a reason for the move, according to a filing in San Francisco Superior Court.
- Elon Musk's new problem: Unsold Tesla cars overcrowds parking, satellite imagery showsElon Musk's Tesla is currently in a bottleneck situation with its unsold cars situation. According to the recent satellite images revealed, Tesla's car models are simply crowding up the entire parking lot for unsold cars and there seems to be no remedy around it, say reports. This looks like a fresh issue for the business tycoon and his company amid a power struggle within the internal organization.
- Apple AI leaves Elon Musk bitterElon Musk's strong opposition to Apple's AI plans, particularly regarding OpenAI integration, led to threats of banning Apple devices at his companies. Musk's concerns about data privacy, security, and truth-seeking AI prompted the launch of his own AI company, xAI. Suggestions for Musk and X to develop privacy-focused phones or partner with Apple rivals were met with positive responses.
- What will happen to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 bn pay package?Tesla shareholders are set to vote on reinstating CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, which was invalidated by a Delaware judge for being unfair to shareholders. A "yes" vote won't automatically reinstate the package but could strengthen Tesla's legal case to overturn the ruling. If the package is rejected, Tesla may still appeal the decision and negotiate a similar pay plan with Musk. Regardless of the vote outcome, Tesla faces potential legal challenges and significant costs if a new package is required.
- Apple bringing ChatGPT to iPhone in partnership with OpenAI; Musk threatens to ban Apple devicesBillionaire Elon Musk said on Monday he would ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone maker integrates OpenAI at the operating system level. "That is an unacceptable security violation," Musk, who is the CEO of electric-vehicle maker Tesla and rocket maker SpaceX and owner of social media company X, said in a post on X.Apple bringing ChatGPT to iPhone in partnership with OpenAI; Musk threatens to ban Apple devices
- Jyotiraditya Scindia takes charge as Minister of CommunicationsUnion Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has emphasized the importance of the telecom division and India post division on both a global and local level. Scindia, who has previously served as civil aviation minister in the Modi cabinet, pledged to deliver according to the Prime Minister's aspirations and the 140 crore people of the country. He also highlighted the challenges of overseeing India's 5G spectrum auction, retaining India's three-private player telecom market structure, and ensuring the survival of Vodafone Idea, the government's largest stakeholder.
- Tesla's Elon Musk shares viral 'Coconut Water' meme to mock Apple's ChatGPT integrationTesla CEO Elon Musk criticized Apple's integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT via a meme on X, raising data privacy concerns. The meme suggested Apple's partnership might lead to data sharing issues. Musk reiterated his stance, threatening to ban Apple devices from his companies if the integration proceeds, and questioned Apple's ability to ensure data security.
- Apple launches AI products: Markets yawn, Elon Musk outragedAfter months of mystery over Apple’s AI strategy, it took a step taken by nearly every other tech company: integrate some OpenAI models into its products for features like text generation. Let's take a look at highlights from the event and what followed.
- Elon Musk warns that he will ban Apple devices if OpenAI is integrated at operating system levelIn its developers' conference, tech giant Apple announced a slew of AI features across its apps and operating platforms and a partnership with OpenAI to bring the ChatGPT technology to its devices. Apple said it had built AI with privacy "at the core" and it would use a combination of on-device processing and cloud computing to power those features.
- Elon Musk says he will ban Apple devices if it integrates OpenAI with iOSEarlier in the day, Apple announced a slew of AI features across its apps and operating platforms and a partnership with OpenAI to bring the ChatGPT technology to its devices. Apple said it had built AI with privacy "at the core" and it would use a combination of on-device processing and cloud computing to power those features.
- PM Modi responds to Elon Musk's congratulatory message, says India's stable policies continue to facilitate business environmentPrime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, for congratulating him on his electoral victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Modi responded to Musk's post on the social media platform X, emphasizing India's talented youth, demographic advantage, stable democratic system, and predictable policies, which create a conducive business environment. Musk had congratulated Modi on his victory and expressed anticipation for his companies to engage in exciting work in India.
- Norway wealth fund to vote against Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay packageNorway's wealth fund to vote on Musk's pay and directors' re-election at Tesla's annual meeting. The fund opposes Musk's $56 billion pay package, voided for being unfair to shareholders.
- Japan's birth rate hits record low, Tokyo introduces government dating app to boost marriage ratesJapan faces a demographic challenge with plunging birth and fertility rates, prompting governmental initiatives like a state-backed dating app to reverse the trend, as reported by CNN.
- Sri Lanka approves Starlink's satellite internet service, ushering in a new era of connectivityIn his post, President Wickremesinghe emphasized the transformative potential of this move for Sri Lanka, particularly for the country's youth.
- Space Elevator to be ready by 2050. Press a button and you are in space. Details hereA Japanese company is developing a space elevator to take tourists into space in an elevator at the press of a button. This project will be ready by 2050.
- Tesla coming to India? Elon Musk drops major hintElon Musk congratulates Narendra Modi on his re-election. BJP and allies win 240 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Oath ceremony on June 09, 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Boeing Starliner's first astronaut crew welcomed aboard space stationBoeing's Starliner capsule, carrying NASA crew, safely docked with the ISS, proving its flight-worthiness and competing with SpaceX. Despite technical issues, the mission was successful.
- SpaceX's mega rocket completes its fourth test flight from Texas without explodingSpaceX's mega Starship rocket completed its first full test flight from Texas to the Indian Ocean without exploding, marking a milestone for future missions.
- Sri Lanka gives preliminary approval to Elon Musk's StarlinkSri Lanka's telecommunications regulator gave preliminary approval after a public consultation, the president's office said in a short statement. Musk and Wickremesinghe had discussed ways to expand internet connectivity in rural Sri Lanka and potential collaboration on renewable energy, the president's office said.
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