One of the most famed and recognisable entrepreneurs of the modern-day, Elon Musk has enjoyed a remarkable career as the CEO and Product Architect of Tesla Motors and Founding CEO of SpaceX. Elon continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the technologies of tomorrow and is now sought as a speaker for a range of corporate events sharing his insights into technology and innovation.
Elon began his journey as an entrepreneur back in the 90s, co-founding Zip2 and X.com. X.com was a pioneer in its sector, acting as a financial services and e-mail payment company. Going through several stakeholder buyout and different management, the company ultimately reached what it is known as today- PayPal. Elon is also highly regarded for his work in the world of space transportation, founding SpaceX in 2002. Focused on developing spacecraft to transport humans into space, the company went on to become one of the foremost aerospace manufacturers with their Dragon spacecraft, becoming the first commercial company to attach a craft to the International Space Station.
In 2008, SpaceX was awarded a contract from NASA to provide cargo flights to the space station. After a while in the space industry, Elon joined as the Chairman of Tesla before eventually becoming the company’s CEO in 2008. In this capacity, he is actively involved in paving the way towards a global transition to sustainable energy. Producing some of the world’s most notable electric cars, Elon has combined his engineering talents with his unrivalled business expertise.
In addition, he has also been instrumental in co-founding SolarCity, one of the largest solar panel manufacturers in the world today. A versatile entrepreneur who has made a significant impact on space transportation and renewable energy, Elon is one of the leading figures in modern-day business. He has also co-founded Neuralink and OpenAI, been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society and Founded The Boring Company.
Having been at the forefront of global business for many years, Elon now provides incredible insight into the challenges of tomorrow as a keynote and after-dinner speaker. His speaking engagements encompass his successes as a businessman, sharing how he has shaped Tesla into the leading electric car manufacturer and pioneered space travel. Also named on the 100 Most Influential People List by Time Magazine in 2010, 2013 and 2018, Elon has previously been invited to deliver the TED talk ‘The Future We’re Building- and Boring’. Having recently become the first private company to place a person in space, Elon is a pioneering figure of space travel and innovation and the perfect speaker for events themed around technology, innovation and transport.
