Akshay Suresh

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Beginning
Hello everybody, ma’m Roshna bla bla
We want to start with a short video – that will help you to understand which kind of person
Elon Mask is.

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INTRODUCTION
Elon Reeve Musk born on June 28, 1971 is a business magnate, industrial designer, engineer,
and philanthropist. He is the founder, CEO, CTO and chief designer of SpaceX; early investor,
CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; founder of The Boring Company; co-founder of
Neuralink; and co-founder and initial co-chairman of OpenAI. He was elected a Fellow of the
Royal Society (FRS) in 2018. Also that year, he was ranked 25th on the Forbes list of The
World's Most Powerful People, and was ranked joint-first on the Forbes list of the Most
Innovative Leaders of 2019.As of October 19, 2020, his net worth was estimated by Forbes to be
US$91.9 billion, making him the 5th richest person in the world. He is also the longest tenured
CEO of any automotive manufacturer globally

Early life
He was born in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. His mother is Maye Musk, a model and
dietitian born in Saskatchewan, Canada, but raised in South Africa. His father is Errol Musk, a
South African electromechanical engineer, pilot, sailor, and consultant and property developer.
He has a younger brother who was an early business partner of his, Kimbal and a younger sister,
Tosca the CEO of the video streaming site Passionflix.

 Elon Musk is working to revolutionize transportation both on Earth, through electric car

maker Tesla - and in space, via rocket producer SpaceX.

 He owns 21% of Tesla

 SpaceX, Musk's rocket company, is now valued at nearly $36 billion.

transfer student to the University of Pennsylvania.

 He graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the Wharton

School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics from the College of Arts and Sciences

 In 1994, Musk held two internships in Silicon Valley during the summer: at an energy

storage start-up called Pinnacle Research Institute, which researched electrolytic ultra

capacitors for energy storage.

 In 1995, Musk was accepted to a Ph.D. program in energy physics/materials

science at Stanford University in California. He ended up dropping out of Stanford after two

days, deciding instead to join the Internet boom and launch an internet start-up instead.

BUSINESS CARRIER

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1. Zip2

In 1995, Musk and his brother Kimbal and Greg Kouri started Zip2, a web software company,

with money raised from a small group of angel investors. The company developed and marketed

an internet city guide for the newspaper publishing industry, with maps, directions and yellow

pages, with the vector graphics mapping and direction code being implemented by Musk in Java.

Their efforts materialized when the Musk brothers obtained contracts with The New York

Times and the Chicago Tribune, and persuaded the board of directors to abandon plans for a

merger with CitySearch. Compaq acquired Zip2 for US$307 million in cash in February 1999.

Musk received US$22 million for his 7 percent share from the sale.

In March 1999, Musk co-founded X.com, an online financial services and e-mail payment

company, with US$10 million from the sale of Zip2. One year later, the company merged

with Confinity, which had a money-transfer service called PayPal. Musk was ousted in October

2000 from his role as CEO due to disagreements with other company executives over his desire

to move PayPal's Unix-based infrastructure to a Microsoft one. In October 2002, PayPal was

acquired by eBay for US$1.5 billion in stock, of which Musk received US$165 million, owned

11.7% of PayPal's shares.

In 2017, Musk purchased the domain X.com from PayPal

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3. SpaceX

Mars Oasis and the founding of SpaceX

In 2001, Musk conceived Mars Oasis, an idea to land a miniature experimental greenhouse on

Mars, containing food crops growing on Martian regolith, in an attempt to reawaken public

interest in space exploration. In February 2002, travelled to Russia to look for three ICBMs,

bringing along Mike Griffin. Griffin had worked for the CIA's venture capital arm, In-Q-Tel, as

well as NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and was just leaving Orbital Sciences, a maker of

satellites and spacecraft. The group had another meeting with Kosmotras and were offered one
rocket for US$8 million. Musk considered the price too high, and stormed out of the meeting. On

the flight back from Moscow, Musk realized that he could start a company that could build the

affordable rockets he needed. Ultimately, Musk founded SpaceX

With US$100 million of his early fortune, Musk founded Space Exploration Technologies Corp.,

traded as SpaceX, in May 2002. Musk is CEO and CTO of the Hawthorne, California-based

company. By 2016, Musk's private trust held 54% of SpaceX stock, equivalent to 78% of voting

shares.

In 2006, NASA announced that the company was one of two selected to provide crew and cargo

resupply demonstration contracts to the International Space Station, followed by a US$1.6

billion Commercial Resupply Services program contract on December 23, 2008, for 12 flights of

its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft to the Space Station, replacing the US Space

Shuttle after it retired in 2011. On May 25, 2012, the SpaceX Dragon vehicle berthed with the

ISS, making history as the first commercial company to launch and berth a vehicle to

the International Space Station.

 Musk believed the key to making space travel affordable was to make rockets reusable,

though space industry experts believed reusable rockets were impossible or infeasible. On

December 22, 2015, SpaceX successfully landed the first stage of its Falcon rocket back at

the launch pad, the first time this had been achieved by an orbital rocket. The first stage

recovery was replicated several times in 2016 by landing on an autonomous spaceport drone

ship, an ocean-based recovery platform, and by the end of 2017, SpaceX had landed and

recovered the first stage on 16 consecutive missions where a landing and recovery were

attempted, including all 14 attempts in 2017. 20 out of 42 first stage Falcon 9 boosters have

been recovered overall since the Falcon 9 maiden flight in 2010.

 On February 6, 2018, SpaceX successfully launched the Falcon Heavy, the fourth-highest

capacity rocket ever built (after Saturn V, Energia and N1.

Starlink and further progress

 SpaceX began development of the Starlink constellation of low Earth orbit satellites in 2015

to provide satellite Internet access, with the first two prototype test-flight satellites launched

in February 2018. A second set of test satellites and the first large deployment of a piece of

the constellation occurred on May 24, 2019 UTC when the first 60 operational satellites were

launched. The total cost of the decade-long project to design, build, and deploy the

constellation was estimated by SpaceX in May 2018 to be about US$10 billion.

 Musk was influenced by Isaac Asimov's Foundation series and views space exploration as an

important step in preserving and expanding the consciousness of human life. Musk said that

multiplanetary life may serve as a hedge against threats to the survival of the human species

 .Space X's goal is to reduce the cost of human spaceflight by a factor of 10. In a 2011

interview, he said he hopes to send humans to Mars' surface within 10–20 years. In

September 2016, Musk revealed details of his architecture to explore and colonize Mars.

 In late 2017, SpaceX unveiled the design for its next-generation launch vehicle and

spacecraft system, Big Falcon Rocket (BFR), that would support all SpaceX launch service

provider capabilities with a single set of very large vehicles:. New rocket engine (Raptor)

development began in 2012, with a first test flight performed in August 2019

 In a September 2018 announcement of a planned 2023 lunar circumnavigation mission,

a private flight called #dearMoon project, The revised BFR design was to use seven

identically-sized Raptor engines in the second stage; the same engine model as would be
 used on the first stage. The second stage design had two small actuating canard fins near the

nose of the ship, and three large fins at the base, two of which would actuate, with all three

serving as landing legs. The two major parts of the re-designed BFR were given descriptive

names in November: "Starship" for the upper stage and "Super Heavy" for the booster stage,

which

Human flight

 On May 30, 2020, SpaceX launched its first manned flight called Demo-2 becoming the first

private company to both place a person into orbit and to eventually dock a crewed space-craft

with the ISS

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4. Tesla

Origins and master plan part one

 Tesla, Inc. (originally Tesla Motors) was incorporated in July 2003 by Martin

Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, who financed the company until the Series A round of

funding. Both men played active roles in the company's early development prior to Elon

Musk's involvement. Musk led the Series a round of investment in February 2004, joining

Tesla's board of directors as its chairman According to Musk, all three, along with J. B.

Straubel, were inspired by the earlier AC Propulsion tzero electric roadster prototype. Musk

took an active role within the company and oversaw Roadster product design at a detailed

level, but was not deeply involved in day-to-day business operations. Following the financial

crisis in 2008 and after a series of escalating conflicts in 2007, Eberhard was ousted from the

firm. Musk assumed leadership of the company as CEO and product architect in 2008,
 positions he still holds today. As of 2019, Elon Musk is the longest tenured CEO of any

automotive manufacturer globally.

 Build sports car. Use that money to build an affordable car. Use that money to build an even

more affordable car. While doing above, also provide zero-emission electric power

generation options.

 Tesla Motors first built an electric sports car, the Tesla Roadster, in 2008, with sales of about

2,500 vehicles to 31 countries, which was the first serial production all-electric car to

use lithium-ion battery cells. Tesla began delivery of its four-door Model S sedan on June 22,

2012. It unveiled its third product, the Model X, aimed at the SUV/minivan market, on

February 9, 2012; however, the Model X launch was delayed until September 2015. In

addition to its own cars, Tesla sold electric powertrain systems to Daimler for the Smart

EV, Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive and Mercedes A Class, and to Toyota for the RAV4

EV. Musk was able to bring in both companies as long-term investors in Tesla.

 In 2014, Musk announced that Tesla would allow its technology patents to be used by anyone

in good faith in a bid to entice automobile manufacturers to speed up the development of

electric cars

 In February 2016, Musk announced that he had acquired the Tesla.com domain name from

Stu Grossman, who had owned it since 1992, and changed Tesla's homepage to that domain.

 Musk with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in San Jose, California, on September 26,

2015
 On July 29, 2016 the first phase of Gigafactory 1, a lithium-ion battery and electric vehicle

subassembly factory, was officially opened near Reno, Nevada, by Tesla in partnership with

Panasonic. As of May 2020, Gigafactory 1 produces 35 GWh/year of batteries. In July 2016,

Musk released Tesla's "master plan part 2":

 Create stunning solar roofs with seamlessly integrated battery storage. Expand the electric

vehicle product line to address all major segments [including small SUV and pickup truck].

Develop a self-driving capability that is 10X safer than manual via massive fleet learning.

Enable your car to make money for you when you aren't using it.

 In July 2016, Tesla began developing Autopilot, their advanced driver-assistance system, in-

house after Mobileye ended its partnership with Tesla, citing safety concerns following a

fatal crash in May 2016 where the driver of a Model S using Autopilot was killed.

 In September 2017, Musk arranged a contract with the government of South Australia for

Tesla Energy to install what would then be the world's largest lithium ion battery pack, to

help alleviate energy blackouts in the state. The terms included a guarantee that it would be

installed in 100 days or would be free. This deadline was achieved and the resulting battery

exceeded expected performance and returns, despite skepticism from Australian federal

politicians.

Ownership of Tesla

 As of January 29, 2016, Musk owned about 28.9 million Tesla shares, which equated to

about 22% of the company. In January 2018, Musk was granted an option to buy up to 20.3

million shares if Tesla's market value were to rise to $650 billion. Majority shareholder

approval for this package was approved in March 2018. The grant was also meant to end
 speculation about Musk's potential departure from Tesla to devote more time to his other

business ventures. A report by advisory firm Glass Lewis & Co. to its clients argued against

granting the options. As of December 31, 2019, Musk owns 38,658,670 shares or 20.8% of

all Tesla shares.

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OpenAI

 In December 2015, Musk announced the creation of OpenAI, a not-for-profit artificial

intelligence (AI) research company. OpenAI aims to develop artificial general intelligence in

a way that is safe and beneficial to humanity.

 By making AI available to everyone, OpenAI wants to "counteract large corporations who

may gain too much power by owning super-intelligence systems devoted to profits, as well as

governments which may use AI to gain power and even oppress their citizenry. Musk has

stated he wants to counteract the concentration of power In 2018 Musk left the OpenAI board

to avoid possible future conflicts with his role as CEO of Tesla as Tesla increasingly became

involved in AI through Tesla Autopilot.

 In an interview with Joe Rogan in September 2018, Musk expressed his concerns about the

dangers of developing artificial intelligence indiscriminately. In January 2019, Mark Harris

of The Guardian noted that the Musk foundation had "added a line to its website, stating its

support for the "development of safe artificial intelligence to benefit humanity".

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Neuralink

 In 2016, Musk co-founded Neuralink, a neurotechnology start-up company to integrate the

human brain with artificial intelligence. The company is centered on creating devices that can

be implanted in the human brain, with the eventual purpose of helping human beings merge

with software and keep pace with advancements in artificial intelligence. These

enhancements could improve memory or allow more direct interfacing with computing

devices.

 Musk sees Neuralink and OpenAI as related: "OpenAI is a nonprofit dedicated to minimizing

the dangers of artificial intelligence, while Neuralink is working on ways to implant

technology into our brains to create mind-computer interfaces.

 At a live demonstration in August 2020, Musk described one of their early devices as "a

Fitbit in your skull" which could soon cure paralysis, deafness, blindness, and other

disabilities. Many neuroscientists and publications criticized these claims. For example, MIT

Technology Review described them as "highly speculative" and "Neuroscience Theater"

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The Boring Company

On December 17, 2016, while stuck in traffic, Musk tweeted .I am going to build a tunnel boring

machine and just start digging ..." The company was named 'The Boring Company' (TBC). On

January 21, 2017, Musk tweeted "Exciting progress on the tunnel front. Plan to start digging in a

month or so. Discussions with regulatory bodies began in January 2017.

In February 2017, the company began digging a 30-foot (9.1 m) wide, 50-foot (15 m) long, and

15-foot (4.6 m) deep "test trench" on the premises of Space X's offices in Los Angeles, since the
construction requires no permits. Musk had said in early 2017 that a 10-fold decrease in tunnel

boring cost per mile is necessary for economic feasibility of the proposed tunnel

network. According to Tesla and SpaceX board member Steve Jurvetson, the tunnel width is

optimized for electric vehicles only, which avoids complications of exhaust venting with internal

combustion engines.

As a merchandising and publicity stunt, Musk said TBC sold 2,000 "flamethrowers" in 2018,

allegedly inspired by the Mel Brooks-directed film Spaceballs (1987) By late 2018, TBC had

active construction, approved plans in place, or an operational tunnel in Baltimore Chicago, and

Los Angeles.

ACHEIVEMENTS AND AWARDS

 In 2006, Musk was a member of the United States National Academy of

Sciences Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board.

 Inc. magazine Entrepreneur of the Year award for 2007 for his work on Tesla and SpaceX.

 2007 Index Design award for his design of the Tesla Roadster. Global Green 2006 product

design award for his design of the Tesla Roadster, presented by Mikhail Gorbachev.

 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics George Low award for the most

outstanding contribution in the field of space transportation in 2007/2008. Musk was

recognized for his design of the Falcon 1, the first privately developed liquid-fuel rocket to

reach orbit.
 National Wildlife Federation 2008 National Conservation Achievement award for Tesla and

SolarCity. Other 2008 recipients include journalist Thomas Friedman, U.S. Senator Patrick

Leahy (D-VT), and Florida Governor Charlie Crist.

 National Space Society's Von Braun Trophy in 2008/2009, given for leadership of the most

significant achievement in space. Prior recipients include Burt Rutan and Steve Squyres

 Listed as one of Time's 100 people who most affected the world in 2010.

 The world governing body for aerospace records, Fédération Aéronautique Internationale,

presented Musk in 2010 with the highest award in air and space, the FAI Gold Space Medal,

for designing the first privately developed rocket to reach orbit. Prior recipients include Neil

Armstrong, Burt Rutan of Scaled Composites and John Glenn

 Named as one of the 75 most influential people of the 21st century by Esquire magazine.

 Recognized as a Living Legend of Aviation in 2010 by the Kitty Hawk Foundation for

creating the successor to the Space Shuttle (Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft). Other

recipients include Buzz Aldrin and Richard Branson

 In February 2011, Forbes listed Musk as one of "America's 20 Most Powerful CEOs 40 And

Under."

 In June 2011, Musk was awarded the US$250,000 Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space

Commercialization

 In 2012, Musk was awarded the Royal Aeronautical Society's highest award: a Gold Medal

 In 2013, Musk was named the Fortune Businessperson of the year for SpaceX, SolarCity, and

Tesla.

 Awarded the President's award for Exploration and Technology of the Explorers Club at the

annual gala on March 16, 2014.

innovation throughout his career

 In 2015, he was awarded IEEE Honorary Membership.

 In June 2016, Business Insider named Musk one of the "Top 10 Business Visionaries

Creating Value for the World" along with Mark Zuckerberg and Sal Khan.

 In May 2017, Musk was awarded the Oslo Business for Peace Award

 In 2018, Musk was ranked 25th on Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful People.

 Musk was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 2018.

 Musk was awarded as member (fifth class) of the Most Admirable Order of the

Direkgunabhorn on March 4, 2019 for his contribution in the rescue at Tham Luang

cave, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand

 In 2019, Musk was awarded the Starmus Festival's Stephen Hawking Medal for Science

Communication

 Musk was listed joint first on the Forbes list of the Most Innovative Leaders of 2019.

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