Elon Musk, the name synonymous with innovation, disruption, and the relentless pursuit of a better future, has left an indelible mark on the realms of technology, space exploration, and clean energy. Born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, Musk's journey from a young boy captivated by science fiction to a billionaire entrepreneur reshaping multiple industries is nothing short of extraordinary. Early Ambitions and Entrepreneurship Musk's fascination with technology and computers became evident at a young age. He taught himself programming and, at just 12 years old, developed a video game called "Blastar," which he sold to a computer magazine for $500. After attending Queen's University in Canada and the University of Pennsylvania, Musk ventured into the world of entrepreneurship. His first venture, Zip2, a city guide software for newspapers, was eventually sold to Compaq for nearly $300 million in 1999. Musk's share of the proceeds set the stag...
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