Elon Musk

Elon Musk (#1)

I operate on the physics approach to analysis. You boil things down to the first principles or fundamental truths in a particular area and then you reason up from there.

$ 796 B
Tesla, SpaceX
United States
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54 Years

About Me

Elon Musk cofounded seven companies, including electric car maker Tesla, rocket producer SpaceX and artificial intelligence startup xAI. He owns about 12% of Tesla, which he first backed in 2004, and which he's led as CEO since 2008. He also owns options to acquire another 8%. Musk led a group that bought Twitter for $44 billion in 2022. He merged it with xAI in 2025 in deal that valued the combined company at $113 billion (net of debt). SpaceX, founded in 2002, acquired xAI in February 2026 in a deal that valued the combined company at $1.25 trillion. Musk owns a nearly 40% stake. Musk also founded tunneling startup The Boring Company and brain implant outfit Neuralink. The two startups have raised around $2 billion from private investors combined.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Elon Musk’s rise and global influence.

#1 Billionaires (2026)
#1 Forbes 400 (2025)
The Richest Person In Every State (2025)
#1 Innovative Leaders (2019)
#25 Powerful People (2018)
#12 Richest In Tech (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Elon Musk’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $795.7B (April 19, 2026)