We are all familiar with Elon Musk, who is the CEO of Tesla, Inc. and owns the rocket company SpaceX, and his total wealth is $254 billion as of 2023. However, did you know some surprising facts about Elon Musk. Go through this article to know more:
1. He created games while he was a child
At the age of 12, when a typical youngster would begin learning fundamentals in school, Elon Musk built the video game “BLASTER,” a game about space. He charged PC and Office Technology magazine $500 for this game. This game is currently playable and is still active. Musk also worked for ‘Rocket Science,’ a gaming start-up. Also Read: Top 10 Richest Women in the World
2. His first venture was named Zip 2
In his early years, Musk established Zip2, a firm that gives publications access to maps and business directories. He didn’t hold on for very long, though, and sold to Compaq for a handsome $307 Million.
3. He ran a Nightclub
Musk and his roommate Andeo Ressi utilised a huge mansion they had rented as a nightclub back when they were in college. According to the report, it has a capacity to accommodate up to 1000 people. They paid their rent using the money they earned. “Some nights, I’d be like, ‘Where’s Elon?’ and I’d go up to his room and pound on the door, and he’d be in there alone playing a video game,” Ressi told Vogue. Also Read: Top 10 Richest People in the World in 2022
4. Musk almost sold Tesla to Google
At one point, Elon Musk contemplated selling Tesla to Google. Fortunately for electric car enthusiasts, the deal never materialized, and Tesla remains an independent automaker. Director of Iron Man Jon Favreau said in an interview with Time Magazine that Robert Downey Jr. asked Musk for assistance in picking up the mannerisms of a tech-savvy billionaire. Musk made a brief appearance in Iron Man 2 as well.
5. He is fan of Kanye West
Kanye West, a well-known and wealthy rapper, doesn’t even know his name! “Who inspires you?”, someone asked Elon during a Q&A session. “Obviously Kanye West,” Elon said. He has been praising Kanye for years and is a great admirer in real life. Also Read: Top 10 Richest Singers in the world
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