An American engineer and billionaire, he is the founder of PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla Motors, and Neuralink. By January 2021, his net worth of $323 billion made him the richest person in the world.

Before Fame

He earned degrees in economics and physics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, showcasing his early dedication to innovation and learning.

Trivia

In 2002, he became a naturalized U.S. citizen. Time Magazine honored him as Person of the Year in 2021, recognizing his groundbreaking achievements. In 2022, he made headlines by acquiring Twitter.

Lifestyle

His father, Errol Musk, is an engineering consultant and real estate developer. His siblings, Kimbal and Tosca Musk, have also made their marks as CEOs in tech and entertainment. He married Justine Musk in 2000, and they had six sons before divorcing in 2008. He was later married twice to Talulah Riley. In 2018, he started dating singer Grimes, and they share three children named X Æ A-12, Exa Dark Sideræl (Y), and Tau Techno Mechanicus.

Associated With

He inspired the portrayal of Tony Stark in Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau. In 2018, he appeared on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast, sparking widespread discussion.