Elon Musk

Elon Musk, a South African born Canadian-American engineer, business magnate, investor and inventor, is a man known for his audacity and tenacity. Often included among the most innovative and inspirational leaders, Musk is one of the most prominent self-made billionaire in the modern world.  

With a view to become an entrepreneur, Musk Immigrated to America when he was 17 and rose to fame after co-founding PayPal. Later, he heavily invested in startups namely Tesla and space flight company Space X, and played an instrumental role in their rise as one of the top players in their respective sectors.

Musk garnered numerous honors and awards along the way. FAI Gold Space Medal, which is the highest award in air & space, and Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialization are some of the most prestigious awards in his kitty. He is also named among "Business Person of the Year" and “America's 20 Most Powerful CEOs 40 and Under" by Fortune.   

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