Elon Musk: How The Billionaire Ceo Of Spacex And Tesla Is Shaping Our Future

Ashlee Vance

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South African born Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. Musk wants to save our planet; he wants to send citizens into space, to form a colony on Mars; he wants to make money while doing these things; and he wants us all to know about it. He is the real-life inspiration for the Iron Man series of films starring Robert Downey Junior.

The personal tale of Musk’s life comes with all the trappings one associates with a great, drama-filled story. He was a freakishly bright kid who was bullied brutally at school, and abused by his father. In the midst of these rough conditions, and the violence of apartheid South Africa, Musk still thrived academically and attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he paid his own way through school by turning his house into a club and throwing massive parties.

He started a pair of huge dot-com successes, including PayPal, which eBay acquired for $1.5 billion in 2002. Musk was forced out as CEO and so began his lost years in which he decided to go it alone and baffled friends by investing his fortune in rockets and electric cars. Meanwhile Musk’s marriage disintegrated as his technological obsessions took over his life ...

Elon Musk is the Steve Jobs of the present and the future, and for the past twelve months, he has been shadowed by tech reporter, Ashlee Vance. Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of Spacex and Tesla is Shaping our Future is an important, exciting and intelligent account of the real-life Iron Man.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Visionary Leadership: Musk is portrayed as a visionary leader who is driven by a bold vision of the future, particularly in the realms of space exploration and sustainable energy.

  2. Entrepreneurial Spirit: His entrepreneurial spirit is highlighted, from co-founding PayPal to leading companies like SpaceX and Tesla, demonstrating his ability to innovate and disrupt industries.

  3. Risk-Taking: Musk is known for taking significant risks in pursuit of his goals, including investing heavily in ambitious projects that others may have deemed too risky.

  4. Multi-Industry Influence: The book explores Musk's impact across multiple industries, including space exploration, electric vehicles, and renewable energy, showcasing his diverse interests and contributions.

  5. Space Exploration: Musk's role in revolutionizing space exploration through SpaceX, with the goal of making space travel more accessible and ultimately colonizing Mars, is a central theme.

  6. Tesla and Sustainable Energy: His leadership at Tesla Motors, promoting electric vehicles and sustainable energy solutions, is discussed as part of his broader mission to combat climate change.

  7. Innovative Technologies: The book delves into Musk's involvement in developing innovative technologies, such as the Hyperloop concept and neuralink, highlighting his forward-thinking approach.

  8. Work Ethic: Musk's intense work ethic and dedication to his projects are emphasized, portraying him as a driven and determined individual.

  9. Challenges and Criticisms: The book also addresses challenges Musk has faced, including controversies, setbacks, and criticisms, providing a balanced view of his career and character.

  10. Legacy: It explores Musk's potential legacy, discussing how his work and influence could

Language English
ISBN-10 0008279659
ISBN-13 9780008279653
No of pages 392
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Virgin Books
Published Date 21 May 2015

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Author : Ashlee Vance

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