Elon Reeve Musk (/ ˈ iː l ɒ n m ʌ s k /; born June 28, 1971) is a businessman and United States federal special government employee known for his key roles in the automotive company Tesla, Inc. and the space company SpaceX.

1 day ago · In Elon Musk’s first two weeks in government, his lieutenants gained access to closely held financial and data systems, casting aside career officials who warned that they were defying protocols ...

1 day ago · Elon Musk is officially serving under President Donald Trump as a special government employee, according to a White House official. That designation means Musk – the billionaire tech ...

15 hours ago · Tech billionaire and newly minted “special government employee” Elon Musk has received quiet White House reminders in recent days that while he has wide, nearly unprecedented latitude to slash ...

1 day ago · How could Elon Musk influence Donald Trump? 09:05. With Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gaining control of the Treasury Department's payment system, consumer advocates and ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Elon Musk is the founder of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, among other companies. Their success has propelled him to become the richest person in the world, with a net worth greater than...

Elon Reeve Musk FRS (born June 28, 1971) is a South African-born Canadian-American businessman. He moved to Canada and later became a U.S. citizen. Since January 2025, he is a Commissioner of the Department of Government Efficiency of the second Trump cabinet. [1]

5 days ago · Elon Musk (born June 28, 1971, Pretoria, South Africa) is a South African-born American entrepreneur who cofounded the electronic-payment firm PayPal and formed SpaceX, maker of launch vehicles and spacecraft.

Elon Musk co-founded and leads Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company. As the co-founder and CEO of Tesla, Elon leads all product design, engineering and global manufacturing of the company's electric vehicles, battery products and solar energy products.

Jan 10, 2025 · Elon Musk has become a controversial figure in popular culture and politics, and negative media coverage often overshadows his day-to-day work. You might find yourself asking, "What companies does Elon Musk own? And what roles does he play in them?" In a moment, we'll explore his key enterprises.