Elon Musk is an entrepreneur and business leader known for his ambitious goals and innovative approach to technology. He was born in Pretoria, South Africa in 1971 and showed an early aptitude for technology and business. He taught himself computer programming at the age of 12, and by the age of 17, he had created and sold his first computer game.
After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Pretoria, Musk moved to the United States to attend graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania. He later transferred to Stanford University but dropped out after just two days to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions.
In 1995, Musk co-founded web software company Zip2 with his brother, which provided online business directories and maps to newspapers. The company was sold to Compaq for nearly $300 million in 1999. He then founded X.com, an online payment company, which later became PayPal and was sold to eBay for $1.5 billion in 2002.
With the proceeds from the sale of Zip2 and PayPal, Musk turned his attention to space exploration and founded SpaceX in 2002. The company's first launch, Falcon 1, took place in 2008 and became the first privately-funded liquid-fueled rocket to reach orbit. SpaceX has since developed several reusable launch vehicles and the Dragon spacecraft, which has been flown to the International Space Station to supply cargo.
In addition to SpaceX, Musk also became involved with electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla, Inc. in 2004. He took over as CEO in 2008 and has since led the company to become one of the most valuable car manufacturers in the world. Musk has also started other ventures such as SolarCity, Neuralink, The Boring Company and OpenAI.
Despite the numerous setbacks and challenges he faced, Musk’s companies have disrupted multiple industries and have opened doors to new possibilities. He is known for his ambitious goals such as reducing the cost of space travel, developing sustainable energy, and creating a high-speed transportation system, among others. His story is one of perseverance, relentless hard work and a constant drive to make the world a better place.
Elon Musk is an entrepreneur and business leader known for his ambitious goals and innovative approach to technology. He was born in Pretoria, South Africa in 1971 and showed an early aptitude for technology and business. He taught himself computer programming at the age of 12, and by the age of 17, he had created and sold his first computer game.
After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Pretoria, Musk moved to the United States to attend graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania. He later transferred to Stanford University but dropped out after just two days to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions.
In 1995, Musk co-founded web software company Zip2 with his brother, which provided online business directories and maps to newspapers. The company was sold to Compaq for nearly $300 million in 1999. He then founded X.com, an online payment company, which later became PayPal and was sold to eBay for $1.5 billion in 2002.
With the proceeds from the sale of Zip2 and PayPal, Musk turned his attention to space exploration and founded SpaceX in 2002. The company's first launch, Falcon 1, took place in 2008 and became the first privately-funded liquid-fueled rocket to reach orbit. SpaceX has since developed several reusable launch vehicles and the Dragon spacecraft, which has been flown to the International Space Station to supply cargo.
In addition to SpaceX, Musk also became involved with electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla, Inc. in 2004. He took over as CEO in 2008 and has since led the company to become one of the most valuable car manufacturers in the world. Musk has also started other ventures such as SolarCity, Neuralink, The Boring Company and OpenAI.
Despite the numerous setbacks and challenges he faced, Musk’s companies have disrupted multiple industries and have opened doors to new possibilities. He is known for his ambitious goals such as reducing the cost of space travel, developing sustainable energy, and creating a high-speed transportation system, among others. His story is one of perseverance, relentless hard work and a constant drive to make the world a better place.
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Clinging to Childhood
The playground is empty, as it should be past sundown. There is a warm breeze, and I can see everything despite the late hour. What time is it, anyway? It could very well be past midnight. I can never keep track of time, especially in the summer. A prickly piece of popcorn hides like a stowaway in the left cup of my padded training bra. I stuffed the tissue in last minute— a decision I’m beginning to regret, based on the events that are unfolding rapidly before me. To my left, laying non-chalantly on his back, is my date for the evening. He is two years older, could probably grow facial hair if he wanted to, and drives a secondhand Honda. He may as well be a Man. I, on the other hand, feel like a fraud with my too-short short-shorts, sparkly lip gloss, and makeshift push-up bra. I keep my arms pinned to my sides as I feel the dreaded circles of sweat beginning to manifest on my brand new Abercrombie top. I cup my elbows with my hands and stare down at my hint of cleavage, praying that the tissue doesn’t pop out like a white flag surrendouring my lack of womanhood.
By Marti Maley7 days ago in Fiction
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