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When Elon Musk was 12 years old, he learned to code and designed his first program. He sold his program for $500 dollars, making this his great path to success. -
He created the first business directory, known as the internet version of the yellow pages. which he sold to Compaq Co. for $307 million dollars. -
Found SpaceX a company that comes to revolutionize technology in space. His purpose was to reduce the cost to start Mars colonization. Also manufactures and launches the Falcon 9. -
He invested in Tesla Motors Co. -
He becomes Tesla CEO -
Business Insider named him one of the business visionaries creating value for the world. -
Time Magazine named Musk Person of the Year. An annual issue of the United States News Magazine to recognize the achievements of certain people -
Elon Musk was a peer-elected member and awarded from the National Academy of Engineering. An award is considered to be the highest professional distinction accorded to an engineer.