Elon Musk's entrepreneurial journey began in 1995 with the co-founding of Zip2, followed by the success of X.com and PayPal, which provided him with the capital to pursue grander visions in space exploration and sustainable energy.
In 2002, Musk founded SpaceX with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars, overcoming early challenges to become a key player in the aerospace industry with projects like Falcon 1, Falcon 9, and Dragon spacecraft.
Driven by concerns for climate change, Musk co-founded Tesla Motors in 2003 to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy, leading the company to success with innovative electric vehicles like Model S, Model 3, and Model X, as well as energy storage solutions and solar products.
Apart from SpaceX and Tesla, Musk has also founded ventures like OpenAI for AI research, Neuralink for brain-machine interfaces, and The Boring Company for tunnel infrastructure, showcasing his commitment to addressing global challenges and pushing the boundaries of innovation.