Elon Musk’s Early Start: The Beginning of His Journey
Elon Musk’s story begins in Pretoria, South Africa, where he was born in 1971. From a young age, he was fascinated by technology, space, and business.
Early Interests & Learning
Musk was an introverted and bookish child, often reading for hours. He loved science fiction and computer programming.
At age 12, he created and sold his first software, a game called Blastar, for $500.
He was often bullied in school but focused on learning and self-improvement.
Moving to the U.S.: The Land of Opportunity
In 1989, at 17 years old, Musk moved to Canada to avoid mandatory military service in South Africa.
He later transferred to the University of Pennsylvania in the U.S., earning degrees in Physics and Economics.
He was deeply interested in three things: The internet
Renewable energy
Space exploration
First Business: Zip2 (1995-1999)
After dropping out of a Ph.D. program at Stanford, Musk co-founded Zip2, a company that helped newspapers create online directories.
Initially, he slept in the office and worked day and night to grow the business.
In 1999, Compaq bought Zip2 for $307 million, and Musk made $22 million from the deal.
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