Elon Musk is a South African–born entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in technology and business today. Born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, he showed an early interest in computing and innovation. After moving to the United States, Musk co-founded several companies, including Zip2 and PayPal, before establishing himself as a leader in space exploration and electric vehicles.
He is the CEO and lead designer of SpaceX, CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc., and has founded or been involved in ventures such as Neuralink, The Boring Company, and xAI. Musk also acquired Twitter (now X) in 2022, aiming to reshape it into a multi-purpose digital platform.
Known for his ambitious vision of a sustainable future and interplanetary life, Musk advocates for renewable energy and colonization of Mars. Despite controversy surrounding his management style and public statements, he remains a central figure driving innovation in space travel, electric mobility, and artificial intelligence.