Elon Musk, the CEO of X (formerly Twitter), Tesla, and SpaceX, is currently the richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of around $228 billion, according to BBC.
Musk is known for his wide-ranging interests, from developing brain chip technology at Neuralink to trying to transform X into a super app and engaging in AI ventures.
Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Musk showed entrepreneurial skills early on, selling homemade chocolate eggs and creating a computer game by age 12.
After moving to Canada and then the US for college, he dropped out of a physics program at Stanford to start tech companies during the 1990s.
His early ventures included web software and online banking, which became PayPal and was sold to eBay in 2002 for $1.5 billion.
Musk then focused on SpaceX, aiming to make space travel more affordable, and Tesla, where he became CEO in 2008.
Both companies have significantly impacted their industries, despite facing financial struggles. He also acquired Twitter in 2022, rebranded it as X, and is working to make it a versatile platform.
In addition to his business ventures, Musk is involved in AI, having recently sued OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, claiming it strayed from its non-profit roots.
He has also voiced controversial opinions on political and global issues and is known for his strong and sometimes polarizing statements.
Musk’s personal life includes multiple marriages and twelve children, which he views as part of his effort to address global challenges such as declining birth rates and climate change.
Despite his vast wealth and achievements, Musk continues to attract both admiration and criticism for his unconventional approach and bold ambitions.
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