Elon Musk is a South African-born entrepreneur and business magnate, born June 28, 1971. He is CEO of Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, and founder/CEO of SpaceX, the space technology company. Musk also owns X (formerly Twitter) and leads Neuralink and The Boring Company. Known for his ambitious goals including making life multiplanetary and advancing sustainable transport, he has become one of the world's wealthiest individuals through his various ventures.