Elon Musk

South African-born Elon Musk is a celebrated entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. He aims to save our planet, establish a colony on Mars, and generate profit while doing so, all while sharing his vision with the world. Musk's life story is filled with drama; he was a remarkably bright child who faced bullying and abuse from his father in apartheid South Africa. Despite these challenges, he excelled academically and attended the University of Pennsylvania, funding his education by transforming his home into a party venue. He co-founded successful dot-com ventures, including PayPal, which eBay acquired for $1.5 billion in 2002. After being ousted as CEO, Musk entered a challenging period, investing his fortune in rockets and electric vehicles, much to the confusion of his friends. His intense focus on technology also strained his marriage. Musk is often compared to Steve Jobs, embodying innovation and ambition. Over the past year, tech reporter Ashlee Vance has closely followed Musk, providing an insightful account of the man behind the vision and his impact on the future.