Elon Musk is a pioneering [[๐ Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]] known for his work in revolutionizing several industries, including [[electric vehicles]], [[space travel]], and [[renewable energy]].
Musk's [[vision]] extends to the colonization of [[Mars]], the development of sustainable energy solutions, and the advancement of [[๐ Artificial Intelligence (AI)|AI]] and [[๐ Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)|brain-computer interfaces]] to benefit humanity.
His approach to business and technology combines ambitious goals with aggressive development and marketing strategies, often pushing the boundaries of what's considered achievable.
Musk's influence on modern technology and [[space exploration]] is profound, making him a central figure in discussions about the [[future]] of humanity's interaction with technology and the universe.
As of January 2024, Elon Musk's net worth is estimated to be $210.6 billion, making him one of the wealthiest [[billionaires]] globally.
His educational background includes attending Queen's University in Canada before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned dual bachelor's degrees in physics and economics. Musk was accepted to a PhD program at [[๐ซ Stanford|Stanford University]], which he left two days later.
Companies founded or led by Elon Musk:
1. [[SpaceX]] (CEO and lead designer) with [[Starlink]] as a division
2. [[Tesla]] (CEO and product architect)
3. [[๐ฆ Neuralink|Neuralink]]
4. [[The Boring Company]]
5. [[X]] (formerly [[Twitter]]) with [[X.AI]]- Executive Chairman and Chief Technology Officer
6. [[๐ฆ OpenAI|OpenAI]] (formerly, co-founder)
7. [[PayPal]] (formerly, co-founder, through merger with X.com)