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Elon Musk’s Life Story 1. Early Life and Childhood Elon Reeve Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa. His mother, Maye Musk, is a model and dietitian, and his father, Errol Musk, is an engineer. From a young age, Elon was interested in computers, science, technology, and space. He enjoyed reading books and learning how things worked. As a child, he experienced bullying at school, but he continued to develop his interests in computers and programming. At around 12 years old, he created a video game called Blastar and sold its code to a computer magazine. This was one of his earliest experiences earning money through technology. 2. Education and Moving to America In 1989, Musk moved to Canada. He attended Queen's University in Ontario before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. He earned degrees in physics and economics. Physics helped him understand the scientific principles behind technology, while economics provided knowledge about business and finance. In 1995, he moved to California to pursue opportunities in the internet industry. He briefly enrolled in a PhD program at Stanford University but left after only a few days to focus on building his first company. 3. His First Business — Zip2 In 1995, Elon Musk and his brother Kimbal founded a software company called Zip2. The company developed online city guides that helped newspapers provide business directories and maps through the internet. Building the business required long working hours, limited resources, and considerable effort. The company eventually attracted major investors and grew into a successful business. In 1999, Compaq acquired Zip2 for approximately $307 million. Musk reportedly received around $22 million from the sale. This gave him the financial resources to pursue larger business ideas.

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