10 Defining Moments in the Life of Elon Musk
Elon Musk is a prominent entrepreneur, inventor, and engineer known for founding companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, and for advancing global clean energy innovation.
1996-01-01
1996-01-01
Zip2 Corporation Co-Founded
Elon Musk co-founded Zip2, a software company providing business directories and maps for newspapers. It was sold for nearly $300M in 1999.
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Business
1999-03-01
1999-03-01
X.com Founded
X.com, an online payment platform, was founded by Elon Musk. It later became PayPal after a merger.
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Business
2002-03-14
2002-03-14
SpaceX Founded
Elon Musk founded SpaceX to revolutionize space exploration with the long-term vision of colonizing Mars.
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Business
2002-10-03
2002-10-03
PayPal Sold to eBay
eBay purchased PayPal, providing Musk with significant capital to pursue new ventures such as SpaceX.
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Business
2004-02-01
2004-02-01
Tesla Motors Join-In
Musk joined Tesla Motors (later Tesla, Inc.) as an investor and chairman, playing a key role in its growth as a global leader in electric vehicles.
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Business
2006-07-04
2006-07-04
SolarCity Launched
Elon Musk helped create SolarCity, focusing on sustainable energy solutions such as solar panels. It later merged into Tesla as Tesla Energy.
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Sustainability
2008-03-17
2008-03-17
Tesla Roadster Launch
Tesla launched the all-electric Roadster, showcasing the viability of electric vehicles and gaining Musk global recognition.
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Technology
2008-09-28
2008-09-28
Falcon 1 Launch Success
Falcon 1 became the first privately developed liquid-fueled rocket to reach orbit, marking a major milestone for SpaceX.
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Space Exploration
2016-07-01
2016-07-01
Neuralink Co-Founded
Elon Musk co-founded Neuralink to develop brain-machine interface technology aimed at treating neurological disorders and enhancing human capabilities.
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Tech/Health
2022-10-27
2022-10-27
Twitter Takeover
Elon Musk acquired Twitter, aiming to reshape the platform with a focus on free speech and transparency.
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Business