Elon Musk Entrepreneur Elon Musk Gold Plated Coin One side has an image of Elon in his Suit and Tie with his full name "Elon Reeve Musk" it also has his signature and 10 stars The background is the USA Stars and Stripes Flag The back has more stars. The US Presidents Eagle Logo and a quote from Elon "Don't confuse education with schooling, I didn't go to Harvard, but people who work for me did" The product is a unique autographed gold coin featuring Elon Musk, with the design of the US Stars & Stripes Flag as a symbol of Americana and a nod to Trump and Tesla. The coin is manufactured in the United States making it a rare and collectible item for fans of both Elon Musk and American culture. The combination of the coin's design and Elon Musk's autograph adds a special touch to this piece of Americana memorabilia. This is a must-have for any fan of Elon Musk and his ventures. Featuring a stunning design and a quote from the famous entrepreneur, this coin is a perfect addition to any collection. The coin is a great way to commemorate the achievements of the world's richest man. With a focus on quality and prestige, this coin is perfect for collectors who want to own a piece of history. The coin is ungraded and uncertified, but its unique design and rarity make it a valuable addition to any collection. Don't miss out on the chance to own this limited edition coin, which is sure to appreciate in value over time. The coin is 40mm in diameter and 3 mm thick , it weighs about 1 oz. Comes in air-tight acrylic coin holder In Excellent Condition. A Beautiful coin and Magnificent Keepsake Souvenir to very a remarkable man Sorry about the poor quality photos. 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His companies include SpaceX, Tesla Motors, and social media site X. By Biography.com Editors, Tyler Piccotti and Catherine CarusoUpdated: Jan 22, 2025 1:20 PM EST elon musk smiles at the camera as he looks over one shoulder, he wears a black tuxedo and bowtie with a white collared shirt, photo by etienne laurent afp photo by etienne laurentafp via getty images Getty Images We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. 1971–present Elon Musk News: Entrepreneur Responds to Criticism Over Salute Elon Musk sparked outrage this week after he gave a straight-armed salute at the Presidential Parade celebrating President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. For his part, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO is downplaying the controversy. Addressing a crowd at the Capitol One Arena in Washington D.C., Musk thanked attendees for Trump’s election victory before placing his right hand on his heart and extending his arm over his head with his palm facing down. He then turned around and repeated the move. “My heart goes out you,” Musk then said. “It is thanks to you that the future of civilization is assured.” This content is imported from youTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. WATCH: Elon Musk appears to give fascist salute during Trump inauguration celebration youtubeWATCH: Elon Musk appears to give fascist salute during Trump inauguration celebration thumnail Watch on More From Biography How Oprah Winfrey Became an American Icon Watch: How Oprah Winfrey Became an American Icon Playlist Back PausePlaylist Forward Closed Captions Enter Fullscreen Unmute UNMUTE Musk, who campaigned for Trump, is now leading the Department of Government Efficiency, a retooling of the U.S. Digital Service that former President Barack Obama founded during his second administration. Per Trump’s executive order, DOGE is housed within the executive branch and tasked with increasing efficiencies within the federal government, including modernizing technology, over the next 18 months. The organization has already been hit with a federal transparency lawsuit. Jump to: Who Is Elon Musk? Quick Facts Where Is Elon Musk From? Education Companies: SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter, and More Inventions Net Worth Ex-Wives and Children Advisor to Donald Trump SEC Investigation and Lawsuit Personal Life: Religion, Asperger’s Syndrome, and More Quotes Who Is Elon Musk? Elon Musk is the founder of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, among other companies. Their success has propelled him to become the richest person in the world, with a net worth greater than $435 billion. The South African–born entrepreneur started his first businesses in the 1990s: an online city guide called Zip2 and a digital payment company named X.com, which later became PayPal. Musk, who became an American citizen in 2002, then moved into the transportation industry via his most recognizable companies. He diversified his holdings in 2022 by purchasing Twitter, which he renamed X. A vehement supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, Musk is head of the Department of Government Efficiency, a new advisory group, under Trump’s second administration. Beyond his professional life, Musk is a father to 12 kids. Quick Facts FULL NAME: Elon Reeve Musk BORN: June 28, 1971 BIRTHPLACE: Pretoria, South Africa SPOUSES: Justine Wilson (2000–2008) and Talulah Riley (2010–12; 2013–16) CHILDREN: Nevada, Vivian, Griffin, Kai, Saxon, Damian, X Æ A-Xii, Strider, Azure, Exa, Techno, and an infant ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Cancer Where Is Elon Musk From? Elon Reeve Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa. His mother, Maye Musk, is a Canadian model and the oldest woman to star in a CoverGirl campaign. When Elon was growing up, she worked five jobs at one point to support her family. Elon’s father, Errol Musk, is a wealthy South African engineer. Business Article Talk Read View source View history Tools Page semi-protected From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For other uses, see Business (disambiguation). This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Business" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (August 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Small business vendors at a public market Business is the practice of making one's living or making money by producing or buying and selling products (such as goods and services).[1][2][3][4] It is also "any activity or enterprise entered into for profit."[5] A business entity is not necessarily separate from the owner and the creditors can hold the owner liable for debts the business has acquired.[6] The taxation system for businesses is different from that of the corporates. A business structure does not allow for corporate tax rates. The proprietor is personally taxed on all income from the business. A distinction is made in law and public offices between the term business and a company such as a corporation or cooperative. Colloquially, the terms are used interchangeably. Corporations are distinct from with sole proprietors and partnerships. They are separate legal entities and provide limited liability for their owners and members. They are subject to corporate tax rates. They are also more complicated and expensive to set up, but offer more protection and benefits for the owners and members.[6] Forms Main article: List of business entities This article is part of a series on Corporate law By jurisdiction Anguilla Australia BVI Canada Cayman Islands India South Africa UK United States Vietnam European Union France Germany General corporate forms Company Conglomerate Cooperative Corporation Holding company Joint-stock Partnership General Limited Limited liability Private limited Shell corporation Shelf corporation Sole proprietorship Corporate forms by jurisdiction European Union Societas (SE) Societas cooperativa (SCE) Societas privata (SPE) Societas unius personae (SUP) Economic interest grouping (EEIG) UK / Ireland / Commonwealth Charitable incorporated organisation (England and Wales) (CIO) Scottish charitable incorporated organisation (SCIO) Community interest company (CIC) Industrial and provident society (IPS) Limited company (Ltd.) by guarantee by shares proprietary public Unlimited company United States Benefit corporation C corporation Limited liability company (LLC) Low-profit LLC Series LLC Limited liability limited partnership (LLLP) S corporation Delaware corporation / statutory trust Massachusetts business trust Nevada corporation Others Aktiebolag (AB) Aktiengesellschaft (AG) Ansvarlig selskap (ANS) Aktieselskab (A/S) Aksjeselskap (AS) Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) Kabushiki gaisha (K.K.) Naamloze vennootschap (N.V.) Osakeyhtiö (Oy) S.A. Société à responsabilité limitée (SARL) more... Doctrines Business judgment rule Corporate governance De facto and estoppel corporations Internal affairs doctrine Limited liability Tag-along right Drag-along right Piercing the corporate veil Rochdale Principles Ultra vires Related areas Beneficial ownership Civil procedure Contract Corporate registers Registered agent Company portal Law portal vte Forms of business ownership vary by jurisdiction, but several common entities exist: A sole proprietorship, also known as a sole trader, is owned by one person and operates for their benefit. The owner operates the business alone and may hire employees. A sole proprietor has unlimited liability for all obligations incurred by the business, whether from operating costs or judgments against the business. All assets of the business belong to a sole proprietor, including, for example, a computer infrastructure, any inventory, manufacturing equipment, or retail fixtures, as well as any real property owned by the sole proprietor.[7] A partnership is a business owned by two or more people. In most forms of partnerships, each partner has unlimited liability for the debts incurred by the business. The three most prevalent types of for-profit partnerships are general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships.[8] Corporations' owners have limited liability, and the business has a legal personality separate from its owners. Corporations can be either government-owned or privately owned, and they can organize either for profit or as nonprofit organizations. A privately owned, for-profit corporation is owned by its shareholders, who elect a board of directors to direct the corporation and hire its managerial staff. A privately owned, for-profit corporation can be either privately held by a small group of individuals, or publicly held, with publicly traded shares listed on a stock exchange.[9] A cooperative or co-op is a limited-liability business that can organize as for-profit or not-for-profit. A cooperative differs from a corporation in that it has members, not shareholders, and they share decision-making authority. Cooperatives are typically classified as either consumer cooperatives or worker cooperatives. Cooperatives are fundamental to the ideology of economic democracy. Limited liability companies (LLC) and other specific types of business organization protect their owners or shareholders from business failure by doing business under a separate legal entity with certain legal protections. In contrast, a general partnership or persons working on their own are usually not as protected.[10] A franchise is a system in which entrepreneurs purchase the rights to open and run a business from a larger corporation.[11] Franchising in the United States is widespread and is a major economic powerhouse. One out of twelve retail businesses in the United States are franchised and 8 million people are employed in a franchised business.[12] Company limited by guarantee is commonly used where companies are formed for non-commercial purposes, such as clubs or charities. The members guarantee the payment of certain (usually nominal) amounts if the company goes into insolvent liquidation, but otherwise, they have no economic rights in relation to the company. This type of company is common in England. A company limited by guarantee may be with or without having share capital. A company limited by shares is the most common form of the company used for business ventures. Specifically, a limited company is a "company in which the liability of each shareholder is limited to the amount individually invested" with corporations being "the most common example of a limited company."[13] This type of company is common in England and many English-speaking countries. A company limited by shares may be a publicly traded company or a privately held company. A company limited by guarantee with a share capital is a hybrid entity, usually used where the company is formed for non-commercial purposes, but the activities of the company are partly funded by investors who expect a return. This type of company may no longer be formed in the UK, although provisions still exist in law for them to exist.[14] An unlimited company with or without a share capital is a hybrid entity, a company where the liability of members or shareholders for the debts (if any) of the company are not limited. In this case, the doctrine of a veil of incorporation does not apply. Less common types of companies are: Most corporations by letters patent are corporations sole and not companies as the term is commonly understood today. Charter corporations were the only types of companies before the passing of modern companies legislation. Now they are relatively rare, except for very old companies that still survive (of which there are still many, particularly many British banks), or modern societies that fulfill a quasi-regulatory function (for example, the Bank of England is a corporation formed by a modern charter). Statutory companies are certain companies that have been formed by a private statute passed in the relevant jurisdiction, and are relatively rare today. "Ltd after the company's name signifies limited company, and PLC (public limited company) indicates that its shares are widely held."[15] In legal parlance, the owners of a company are normally referred to as the "members". In a company limited or unlimited by shares (formed or incorporated with a share capital), this will be the shareholders. In a company limited by guarantee, this will be the guarantors. Some offshore jurisdictions have created special forms of offshore company in a bid to attract business for their jurisdictions. Examples include "segregated portfolio companies" and restricted purpose companies. There are, however, many, many sub-categories of types of company that can be formed in various jurisdictions in the world. Companies are also sometimes distinguished into public companies and private companies for legal and regulatory purposes. Public companies are companies whose shares can be publicly traded, often (although not always) on a stock exchange which imposes listing requirements/Listing Rules as to the issued shares, the trading of shares and a future issue of shares to help bolster the reputation of the exchange or particular market of exchange. Private companies do not have publicly traded shares, and often contain restrictions on transfers of shares. In some jurisdictions, private companies have maximum numbers of shareholders. A parent company is a company that owns enough voting stock in another firm to control management and operations by influencing or electing its board of directors; the second company being deemed as a subsidiary of the parent company. The subsidiary company can be allowed to maintain its own board of directors.[16] The definition of a parent company differs by jurisdiction, with the definition normally being defined by way of laws dealing with companies in that jurisdiction.[16] Classifications Main article: Industry classification Agriculture, such as the domestication of fish, animals, and livestock, as well as lumber, oil, vegetables, fruits, etc. Mining businesses that extract natural resources and raw materials, such as wood, petroleum, natural gas, ores, metals or minerals. Service businesses offer intangible goods or services and typically charge for labor or other services provided to government, to consumers, or to other businesses. Interior decorators, beauticians, hair stylists, make-up artists, tanning salons, laundromats, dry cleaners, and pest controllers are service businesses. Financial services businesses include banks, brokerage firms, credit unions, credit cards, insurance companies, asset and investment companies such as private-equity firms, private-equity funds, real estate investment trusts, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, mutual funds, index funds, hedge funds, stock exchanges, and other companies that generate profits through investment and management of capital. Transportation businesses such as railways, airlines, and shipping companies deliver goods and individuals to their destinations for a fee. Utilities produce public services such as water, electricity, waste management or sewage treatment. These industries are usually operated under the charge of a public government. Entertainment companies and mass media agencies generate profits primarily from the sale of intellectual property. They include film studios and production houses, mass media companies such as cable television networks, online digital media agencies, talent agencies, mobile media outlets, newspapers, book and magazine publishing houses. Sports organizations are involved in producing, facilitating, promoting, or organizing any activity, experience, or business enterprise focused on sports. They make their profits by selling goods and services that are sports related. Industrial manufacturers produce products, either from raw materials or from component parts, then export the finished products at a profit. They include tangible goods such as cars, buses, medical devices, glass, or aircraft. Real estate businesses sell, invest, construct and develop properties, including land, residential homes, and other buildings. Retailers, wholesalers, and distributors act as middlemen and get goods produced by manufacturers to the intended consumers; they make their profits by marking up their prices. Most stores and catalog companies are distributors or retailers. Activities Accounting Main article: Accounting Accounting is the measurement, processing, and communication of financial information about economic entities[17][18] such as businesses and corporations. The modern field was established by the Italian mathematician Luca Pacioli in 1494.[19] Accounting, which has been called the "language of business",[20] measures the results of an organization's economic activities and conveys this information to a variety of users, including investors, creditors, management, and regulators.[21] Practitioners of accounting are known as accountants. The terms "accounting" and "financial reporting" are often used as synonyms. Commerce Main article: Commerce Commerce is the process of exchanging goods and services.[22] It is not just a single activity, but a set of activities that includes trade (buying and selling goods and services) and auxiliary services or aids to trade,[23] that includes communication and marketing, logistics, finance, banking, insurance, and legal services related to trade. Business is also defined as engaging in commerce, as these are done in all businesses.[24] Finance Further information: Financial management and Managerial finance See also: Corporate finance and Strategic financial management Finance is a field that deals with the study of money and investments. It includes the dynamics of assets and liabilities over time under conditions of different degrees of uncertainty and risk.[25] In the context of business and management, finance deals with the problems of ensuring that the firm can safely and profitably carry out its operational and financial objectives; i.e. that it: (1) has sufficient cash flow for ongoing and upcoming operational expenses, and (2) can service both maturing short-term debt repayments, and scheduled long-term debt payments. Finance also deals with the long term objective of maximizing the value of the business, while also balancing risk and profitability; this includes the interrelated questions of (1) capital investment, which businesses and projects to invest in; (2) capital structure, deciding on the mix of funding to be used; and (3) dividend policy, what to do with "excess" capital. Human resources Main article: Human resources Human resources can be defined as division of business that involves finding, screening, recruiting, and training job applicants.[26] Human resources, or HR, is crucial for all businesses to succeed as it helps companies adjust to a fast-moving business environment and the increasing demand for jobs.[26] The term "Human Resource" was first coined by John R. Commons in his novel 'The Distribution of Wealth'. HR departments are relatively new as they began developing in the late 20th century. HR departments main goal is to maximize employee productivity and protecting the company from any issues that may arise in the future. Some of the most common activities conducted by those working in HR include increasing innovation and creativity within a company, applying new approaches to work projects, and efficient training and communication with employees. Two of the most popular subdivisions of HR are Human Resource Management,[27] HRM, and Human Resource Information Systems,[28] or HRIS. The HRM route is for those who prefer an administrative role as it involves oversight of the entirety of the company. HRIS involves the storage and organization of employee data including full names, addresses, means of contact, and anything else required by that certain company. Some careers of those involved in the Human Resource field include enrollment specialists, HR analyst, recruiter, employment relations manager, etc. Information technology Many businesses have an Information technology (IT) department, which supports the use of information technology and computer systems in support of enterprise goals. The role of a chief information officer is to lead this department. For example, Ford Motor Company in the United States employs "more than 3,000 team members with advanced computing, analytical and technical skills".[29] Manufacturing Main article: Manufacturing Manufacturing is the production of merchandise for use or sale using labour and machines, tools, chemical and biological processing, or formulation. The term may refer to a range of human activity, from handicraft to high tech, but is most commonly applied to industrial production, in which raw materials are transformed into finished goods on a large scale. Marketing Main article: Marketing Marketing is defined by the American Marketing Association as "the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large."[30] The term developed from the original meaning which referred literally to going to a market to buy or sell goods or services. Marketing tactics include advertising as well as determining product pricing. With the rise in technology, marketing is further divided into a class called digital marketing. It is marketing products and services using digital technologies. Research and development Main article: Research and development Research and development refer to activities in connection with corporate or government innovation.[31] Research and development constitute the first stage of development of a potential new service or product.[32] Research and development are very difficult to manage since the defining feature of the research is that the researchers do not know in advance exactly how to accomplish the desired result.[32] Safety Main article: Safety This safety plan of a small Italian business provides information regarding emergency instructions (earthquake and fire), emergency telephone numbers, escape routes and locations of first aid box and fire exstinguishers. Injuries cost businesses billions of dollars annually.[33] Studies have shown how company acceptance and implementation of comprehensive safety and health management systems reduce incidents, insurance costs, and workers' compensation claims.[34] New technologies, like wearable safety devices[35] and available online safety training, continue to be developed to encourage employers to invest in protection beyond the "canary in the coal mine" and reduce the cost to businesses of protecting their employees. Sales Main article: Sales Sales are activity related to selling or the number of goods or services sold in a given time period. Sales are often integrated with all lines of business and are key to a companies' success.[36] Management Main article: Management For a topical guide, see Outline of business management. The efficient and effective operation of a business, and study of this subject, is called management. The major branches of management are financial management, marketing management, human resource management, strategic management, production management, operations management, service management, and information technology management.[37] Owners may manage their businesses themselves, or employ managers to do so for them. Whether they are owners or employees, managers administer three primary components of the business's value: financial resources, capital (tangible resources), and human resources. These resources are administered in at least six functional areas: legal contracting, manufacturing or service production, marketing, accounting, financing, and human resources.[citation needed] Restructuring state enterprises In recent decades, states modeled some of their assets and enterprises after business enterprises. In 2003, for example, China modeled 80% of its state-owned enterprises on a company-type management system.[38] Many state institutions and enterprises in China and Russia have transformed into joint-stock companies, with part of their shares being listed on public stock markets. Business process management Business process management (BPM) is a holistic management approach focused on aligning all aspects of an organization with the wants and needs of clients. BPM attempts to improve processes continuously. It can, therefore, be described as a "process optimization process". It is argued that BPM enables organizations to be more efficient, effective and capable of change than a functionally focused, traditional hierarchical management approach.[who?] Organization and regulation See also: Theory of the firm and Industry self-regulation Time required to start a business in 2017[39] Most legal jurisdictions specify the forms of ownership that a business can take, creating a body of commercial law applicable to business. The major factors affecting how a business is organized are usually: The size and scope of the business firm and its structure, management, and ownership, broadly analyzed in the theory of the firm. Generally, a smaller business is more flexible, while larger businesses, or those with wider ownership or more formal structures, will usually tend to be organized as corporations or (less often) partnerships. In addition, a business that wishes to raise money on a stock market or to be owned by a wide range of people will often be required to adopt a specific legal form to do so. The sector and country. Private profit-making businesses are different from government-owned bodies. In some countries, certain businesses are legally obliged to be organized in certain ways. Tax advantages. Different structures are treated differently in tax law and may have advantages for this reason. Disclosure and compliance requirements. Different business structures may be required to make less or more information public (or report it to relevant authorities) and may be bound to comply with different rules and regulations. Control and coordination requirements. In function of the risk and complexity of the tasks to organize, a business is organized through a set of formal and informal mechanisms.[40][41] In particular, contractual and relational governance can help mitigate opportunism as well as support communication and information sharing.[41] Many businesses are operated through a separate entity such as a corporation or a partnership (either formed with or without limited liability). Most legal jurisdictions allow people to organize such an entity by filing certain charter documents with the relevant Secretary of State or equivalent and complying with certain other ongoing obligations. The relationships and legal rights of shareholders, limited partners, or members are governed partly by the charter documents and partly by the law of the jurisdiction where the entity is organized. Generally speaking, shareholders in a corporation, limited partners in a limited partnership, and members in a limited liability company are shielded from personal liability for the debts and obligations of the entity, which is legally treated as a separate "person". This means that unless there is misconduct, the owner's own possessions are strongly protected in law if the business does not succeed. Where two or more individuals own a business together but have failed to organize a more specialized form of vehicle, they will be treated as a general partnership. The terms of a partnership are partly governed by a partnership agreement if one is created, and partly by the law of the jurisdiction where the partnership is located. No paperwork or filing is necessary to create a partnership, and without an agreement, the relationships and legal rights of the partners will be entirely governed by the law of the jurisdiction where the partnership is located. A single person who owns and runs a business is commonly known as a sole proprietor, whether that person owns it directly or through a formally organized entity. Depending on the business needs, an adviser can decide what kind is proprietorship will be most suitable. General partners in a partnership (other than a limited liability partnership), plus anyone who personally owns and operates a business without creating a separate legal entity, are personally liable for the debts and obligations of the business. Generally, corporations are required to pay tax just like "real" people. In some tax systems, this can give rise to so-called double taxation, because first the corporation pays tax on the profit, and then when the corporation distributes its profits to its owners, individuals have to include dividends in their income when they complete their personal tax returns, at which point a second layer of income tax is imposed. In most countries, there are laws that treat small corporations differently from large ones. They may be exempt from certain legal filing requirements or labor laws, have simplified procedures in specialized areas, and have simplified, advantageous, or slightly different tax treatment. "Going public" through a process known as an initial public offering (IPO) means that part of the business will be owned by members of the public. This requires the organization as a distinct entity, to disclose information to the public, and adhering to a tighter set of laws and procedures. Most public entities are corporations that have sold shares, but increasingly there are also public LLC's that sell units (sometimes also called shares), and other more exotic entities as well, such as, for example, real estate investment trusts in the US, and unit trusts in the UK. A general partnership cannot "go public". Commercial law Main article: Commercial law Offices in the Los Angeles Downtown Financial District A very detailed and well-established body of rules that evolved over a very long period of time applies to commercial transactions. The need to regulate trade and commerce and resolve business disputes helped shape the creation of law and courts. The Code of Hammurabi dates back to about 1772 BC for example and contains provisions that relate, among other matters, to shipping costs and dealings between merchants and brokers.[42] The word "corporation" derives from the Latin corpus, meaning body, and the Maurya Empire in Iron-Age India accorded legal rights to business entities.[43] In many countries, it is difficult to compile all the laws that can affect a business into a single reference source.[according to whom?] Laws can govern the treatment of labour and employee relations, worker protection and safety, discrimination on the basis of age, gender, disability, race, and in some jurisdictions, sexual orientation, and the minimum wage, as well as unions, worker compensation, and working hours and leave. Some specialized businesses may also require licenses, either due to laws governing entry into certain trades, occupations or professions, that require special education or to raise revenue for local governments. Professions that require special licenses include law, medicine, piloting aircraft, selling liquor, radio broadcasting, selling investment securities, selling used cars, and roofing. Local jurisdictions may also require special licenses and taxes just to operate a business. Some businesses are subject to ongoing special regulation, for example, public utilities, investment securities, banking, insurance, broadcasting, aviation, and health care providers. Environmental regulations are also very complex[according to whom?] and can affect many businesses. Capital Mexican Stock Exchange in Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City When businesses need to raise money (called capital), they sometimes offer securities for sale.[44] Capital may be raised through private means, by an initial public offering or IPO on a stock exchange,[45] or in multiple other ways.[44] Major stock exchanges include the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Singapore Exchange, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ (the US), the London Stock Exchange (UK), the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Japan), and Bombay Stock Exchange (India). Most countries with capital markets have at least one. Businesses that have gone public are subject to regulations concerning their internal governance, such as how executive officers' compensation is determined, and when and how information is disclosed to shareholders and to the public. In the United States, these regulations are primarily implemented and enforced by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Other western nations have comparable regulatory bodies. The regulations are implemented and enforced by the China Securities Regulation Commission (CSRC) in China. In Singapore, the regulatory authority is the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and in Hong Kong, it is the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The proliferation and increasing complexity of the laws governing business have forced increasing specialization in corporate law. It is not unheard of for certain kinds of corporate transactions to require a team of five to ten attorneys due to sprawling regulation. Commercial law spans general corporate law, employment and labor law, health-care law, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, tax law, employee benefit plans, food and drug regulation, intellectual property law on copyrights, patents, trademarks, telecommunications law, and financing. Other types of capital sourcing include crowdsourcing on the Internet, venture capital, bank loans, and debentures. Intellectual property Main article: Intellectual property Businesses often have important "intellectual property" that needs protection from competitors for the company to stay profitable. This could require patents, copyrights, trademarks, or preservation of trade secrets.[46] Most businesses have names, logos, and similar branding techniques that could benefit from trademarking. Patents and copyrights in the United States are largely governed by federal law, while trade secrets and trademarking are mostly a matter of state law. Because of the nature of intellectual property, a business needs protection in every jurisdiction in which they are concerned about competitors. Many countries are signatories to international treaties concerning intellectual property, and thus companies registered in these countries are subject to national laws bound by these treaties. In order to protect trade secrets, companies may require employees to sign noncompete clauses which will impose limitations on an employee's interactions with stakeholders, and competitors. Trade unions Main article: Trade union A trade union (or labor union) is an organization of workers who have come together to achieve common goals such as protecting the integrity of its trade, improving safety standards, achieving higher pay and benefits such as health care and retirement, increasing the number of employees an employer assigns to complete the work, and better working conditions.[47] The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members (rank and file members) and negotiates labor contracts (collective bargaining) with employers.[47] The most common purpose of these associations or unions is "maintaining or improving the conditions of their employment".[48] This may include the negotiation of wages, work rules, complaint procedures, rules governing hiring, firing, and promotion of workers, benefits, workplace safety and policies. 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I External links Library resources about Business Resources in your library Business at Wikipedia's sister projects: Definitions from Wiktionary Media from Commons News from Wikinews Quotations from Wikiquote Texts from Wikisource Textbooks from Wikibooks Resources from Wikiversity Authority control databases Edit this at Wikidata International FAST National GermanyUnited StatesJapanIsrael Other NARA Categories: BusinessEntrepreneurshipMain topic articlesBusiness organizations The 100 Most Searched People on Google in 2025 Most-Searched-People-on-Google-in-2022 post-1 (1) Last Updated: March 3rd, 2025 In a year marked by global events and cultural shifts, the people who captured the world's attention on Google search were as diverse as the topics they inspired. From unexpected tragedies to viral sensations, these individuals left an indelible mark on the digital landscape. Note: Every month, we create a list of the most searched people on Google by filtering through 25+ billion Google search queries. We share the full list below, plus the most Googled person in the world for the past 5 years. Key Highlights: The most Googled person of all time is Donald Trump, who reached peak popularity following his election win and continues to lead headlines with the signing of controversial and highly impactful executive orders. Elon Musk follows up with his running of the new department of government efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration. Kendrick Lamar comes in third with his performance at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show and 5 wins at the Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “Not Like Us." Most Googled Person By Month in 2025 February 2025: Donald Trump - The POTUS continues to enact new policies drawing considerable media attention, including increased tariffs on imports from select countries, a pause on military aid to Ukraine, and a ban on transgender athletes from women’s sports. January 2025: Donald Trump - The former president is sworn into office for his second term as U.S. president and swiftly signs a wide array of controversial executive orders. Most Googled Person By Year Year Person 2024 Donald Trump 2023 Donald Trump 2022 Will Smith (after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars) 2021 Donald Trump 2020 Kobe Bryant (after his unexpected death in January) The Full List – The Most Searched People in 2025 Rank Person Search volume (past 30 days) 1 Donald Trump 201,716,162 2 Elon Musk 69,341,825 3 Kendrick Lamar 41,926,705 4 Drake 40,592,396 5 Taylor Swift 36,160,044 6 Kanye West 32,865,857 7 Beyonce 15,808,612 8 Billie Eilish 14,927,337 9 Lady Gaga 14,396,580 10 Shakira 13,336,090 11 Ariana Grande 12,064,748 12 Serena Williams 10,928,495 13 Bruno Mars 10,298,769 14 LeBron James 9,227,071 15 Justin Bieber 9,056,649 16 Cristiano Ronaldo 9,036,435 17 The Weeknd 8,403,469 18 Patrick Mahomes 7,994,908 19 Selena Gomez 7,701,926 20 Bad Bunny 7,057,864 21 Rihanna 7,043,610 22 Jimmy Butler 6,497,160 23 Anthony Davis 6,370,403 24 Adele 6,365,412 25 Travis Scott 5,987,598 26 Kim Kardashian 5,509,925 27 Post Malone 4,908,233 28 Will Smith 4,796,232 29 Olivia Rodrigo 4,709,749 30 Ed Sheeran 4,307,330 31 Dua Lipa 4,272,832 32 Kylie Jenner 4,270,463 33 Miley Cyrus 4,267,618 34 Tom Holland 3,677,016 35 Zendaya 3,616,725 36 Jennifer Lopez 3,603,158 37 Scarlett Johansson 3,598,195 38 Bill Gates 3,497,342 39 Kevin Durant 3,248,325 40 Harry Styles 2,992,000 41 Joe Rogan 2,974,279 42 LaMelo Ball 2,958,530 43 Kamala Harris 2,861,022 44 Cardi B 2,706,890 45 Anthony Edwards 2,701,330 46 Nicki Minaj 2,563,855 47 Kyrie Irving 2,390,945 48 Stephen Curry 2,379,242 49 Emma Watson 2,277,668 50 Tiger Woods 2,186,341 To see the top searches in any niche, get our free Chrome extension: Google Trends Supercharged. Rank Person Search volume (past 30 days) 51 Lewis Hamilton 2,162,454 52 Chris Evans 2,091,878 53 Mark Zuckerberg 2,091,411 54 Ja Morant 1,991,916 55 Jeff Bezos 1,966,631 56 Dwayne Johnson 1,831,312 57 Luka Dončić 1,801,334 58 Doja Cat 1,749,734 59 Chris Hemsworth 1,634,022 60 Kendall Jenner 1,625,595 61 Jayson Tatum 1,613,020 62 Lionel Messi 1,481,964 63 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1,480,457 64 Devin Booker 1,470,992 65 James Harden 1,352,876 66 Simone Biles 1,345,432 67 Maluma 1,330,292 68 Trae Young 1,275,192 69 Giannis Antetokounmpo 1,259,774 70 Shawn Mendes 1,258,248 71 Paul George 1,243,227 72 Novak Djokovic 1,140,861 73 Robert Downey Jr 1,131,971 74 Ben Simmons 1,117,575 75 Max Verstappen 1,104,662 76 Donovan Mitchell 1,081,023 77 Gal Gadot 1,077,368 78 Zion Williamson 1,066,732 79 Cade Cunningham 1,040,322 80 Camila Cabello 1,017,174 81 Jalen Green 999,233 82 Demi Lovato 972,766 83 Jaylen Brown 924,481 84 Damian Lillard 896,373 85 Zayn Malik 884,219 86 Gigi Hadid 872,231 87 Oprah Winfrey 808,561 88 Kawhi Leonard 788,959 89 Brandon Ingram 779,105 90 J Balvin 729,516 91 Charles Leclerc 726,550 92 Russell Westbrook 710,605 93 Bam Adebayo 568,321 94 Scottie Barnes 567,846 95 Franz Wagner 565,796 96 Tyrese Haliburton 541,734 97 Nikola Jokić 501,033 98 Evan Mobley 498,303 99 Josh Giddey 455,265 100 Lil Nas X 454,864 To check how any two people compare in search popularity, get our free Chrome extension: Google Trends Supercharged. Most Googled Person by Month in 2024: December 2024: Donald Trump - The president-elect leads the headlines over the holidays in anticipation of his upcoming inauguration and presidency. November 2024: Donald Trump - The former president won the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Kamala Harris and will return to the White House with a Republican government trifecta. October 2024: Donald Trump - The former president dominated headlines with a high-profile Madison Square Garden rally, ongoing legal battles, and intensified campaigning for the 2024 presidential election. September 2024: Taylor Swift - Swift makes history at the 2024 MTA VMAs with 7 wins, including the "video of the year," making her the solo artist with the most career VMA wins and the most video of the year wins. August 2024: Taylor Swift - The pop superstar led the 2024 MTV VMAs with 12 nominations, the highest number for any artist that year. July 2024: Donald Trump - The former president's life was put in danger after a failed assassination attempt. June 2024: Dan Hurley - The college basketball coach was the subject of much discussion as his contract negotiations with the UConn Huskies unfolded. May 2024: Donald Trump - The ex-president faced legal consequences with his conviction in a hush money trial. April 2024: Aoki Lee Simmons and Vittorio Assaf - The couple's relationship dynamics and academic achievements became a topic of public interest. March 2024: Kate Middleton - The princess shared a personal health update, revealing her cancer diagnosis. February 2024: Miley Cyrus - Family feuds involving Miley Cyrus made her a prominent figure in search trends. January 2024: Taylor Swift - American pop superstar Taylor Swift remains in the spotlight for her budding romance with NFL star Travis Kelce and the controversy surrounding AI generated images of her. Most Googled Person by Month in 2023 December 2023: Taylor Swift (Pop superstar Taylor Swift remains in the headlines with the media covering her budding romance with boyfriend Travis Kelce and how they spent their Christmas.) November 2023: Taylor Swift (American pop superstar Taylor Swift made headlines in November for winning 10 Billboard Music Awards and for her Eras Tour in Brazil. Notably, a fan died during her concert in Rio de Janeiro due to excessive heat. Brazil has been experiencing a heat wave unusual for the spring.) October 2023: Taylor Swift (American pop superstar Taylor Swift made headlines for kissing NFL player Travis Kelce on the cheek in an Instagram photo. The duo have gone public with their long-rumored relationship with many photos of them being together circulating online.) September 2023: Taylor Swift (Pop superstar Taylor Swift made headlines for winning the most awards at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. This makes her the second-most awarded artist in the show's history, behind only Beyoncé.) August 2023: Lionel Messi (Football superstar Lionel Messi has become the fifth player in history to score 100+ goals in three decades, as Inter Miami tops Philadelphia Union 4-1 advancing to Leagues Cup Final.) July 2023: Lionel Messi (Football legend Lionel Messi shocked the soccer world by joining Inter Miami in the US after leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). He will play for the Major League Soccer club until December 2025) June 2023: Taylor Swift (American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is breaking records with her ongoing 'Eras Tour' which is projected to amass over $600 million in revenue) May 2023: Taylor Swift (American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift came into the spotlight after skipping the 2023 Met Gala following recent news of her breakup from Joe Alwyn. Her song High Infidelity became trending after singing it live at the 'Eras Tour' on Apr 29) April 2023: Trump (Former President Donald Trump became the first US president charged with criminal activity in a 34-count felony indictment) March 2023: Putin (Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Russia would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus) February 2023: Tom Brady (Legendary quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement in Feb 2023 after 23 years in the NFL) January 2023: Pelé (Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, passed away in Jan 2023 at the age of 82 due to cancer) Most Googled Person by Month in 2022 December 2022: Lionel Messi (Messi won the 2022 FIFA World Cup after Argentina beat France) October 2022: Jeffrey Dahmer (Dahmer's story topped Netflix's list of most-watched series in Oct 2022, becoming the second most-viewed Netflix series of all time) September 2022: Queen Elizabeth (The Queen died in Sep 2022) August 2022: Anne Heche (A famous actress, Heche died in Aug 2022) July 2022: Ivana Trump (Trump's ex-wife died in July 2022) June 2022: Johnny Depp & Amber Heard (The famous actors' defamation lawsuit played out in court in May and June of 2022) May 2022: Johnny Depp & Amber Heard April 2022: Will Smith (Smith slapped a fellow actor on stage at the Oscars in Mar 2022) March 2022: Putin (Russia invaded Ukraine in Feb 2022) February 2022: Putin Most Searched Person on Google by Category The most searched man: Donald Trump The most searched woman: Taylor Swift The most searched singer: Taylor Swift The most searched actor: Will Smith The most searched artist: Taylor Swift The most searched K-pop idol: BTS The most searched personality: Kim Kardashian The most searched athlete: Lionel Messi The most searched football player: Lionel Messi The most searched tennis player: Serena Williams The most searched ballerina: Misty Copeland The most searched cricketer: Virat Kohli The most searched politician: Donald Trump The most searched celebrity: Taylor Swift The most searched pulitzer winner: Robert Frost The most searched Asian celebrity: Jackie Chan The most searched president: Donald Trump The most searched presidential candidate: Donald Trump Fascinating Statistics about Google Searches 1. A person's searches are highest when they die: unnamed (6) 2. Most of the top searched people in the world are entertainers; Roughly ⅓ are musicians Roughly ¼ are actors and another ¼ are politicians The only entrepreneur to make it on the list is Elon Musk 5% are not real people (anime characters, etc.) unnamed (7) Methodology: To compile this comprehensive list of the most searched people on Google, we employed a rigorous data analysis process: Keyword Isolation: We segmented our extensive database of over 25 billion keywords to identify individuals who were frequently mentioned. Relevance Filtering: Using advanced heuristics, we eliminated individuals who had not generated significant search interest in the past month, narrowing down the list to approximately 10,000-20,000 candidates. Search Volume Analysis: We then analyzed the search volume for each remaining individual using our search volume tool, trusted by top companies like the New York Times and IKEA. Ranking and Selection: Finally, we ranked the individuals based on their overall search volume to determine the most searched people of the year. Important Note: When calculating the most searched person for a specific year, we focused on the individual who achieved the highest peak in search volume during any given month within that year. While Donald Trump has consistently maintained a high search volume since 2016, he was not the most searched person in every individual month throughout that period. For access to a CSV file containing the top 1,000 searched people, updated weekly, contact Glimpse. 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His parents divorced when he was 10. Around this time, Musk developed an interest in computers and taught himself how to program. When he was 12 years old, Musk developed his own game called Blastar that he sold for $500. He was often so lost in his daydreams about inventions that his parents and doctors ordered a test to check his hearing. The short, introverted, and bookish child was bullied until he was 15. By that point, he went through a growth spurt and learned how to defend himself with karate and wrestling. He has continued to practice martial arts as an adult. At age 17, in 1988, Elon moved to Canada against his parents’ wishes to attend university and avoid mandatory service in the South African military. He obtained his Canadian citizenship that year, in part because he felt it would be easier to obtain U.S. citizenship via that path. Elon moved to the United States a few years later and officially became an American citizen in 2002. “I came to North America because I felt this was where there was opportunity to do great things in technology,” he said in 2013. More Tech Innovators Bill Gates Steve Jobs Mark Zuckerberg Education Musk’s move to Canada coincided with his enrollment in Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He studied there for two years before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania in 1992. He graduated five years later with bachelor’s degrees in economics and physics. Musk then headed to Stanford University to pursue a doctorate in energy physics. However, his relocation to California was timed perfectly with the internet boom, and he dropped out of Stanford after just two days in favor of joining the rising tech wave. Companies: SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter, and More elon musk poses for a portrait next to a spacecraft, he wears a collared button up shirt and jeans with a belt Getty Images Now one of his most recognizable entities, SpaceX was the third company Elon Musk founded. Musk launched his first company while he was still in college. Today, he leads several businesses, including SpaceX, Tesla Motors, and social media site X (previously Twitter). His current and past ventures include: Zip2 and X.com (now PayPal) SpaceX Starlink Tesla Motors SolarCity Acquisition The Boring Company Buying Twitter and Conversion to X OpenAI and xAI Inventions Through SpaceX and Tesla, Musk has achieved notable advancements in sustainable space exploration as well as driverless transportation with the research and launch of Full Self-Driving software. Musk has brought this pioneering spirit to other ventures but with mixed results. Among the inventions Musk has spent the most time and money to research are a new high-speed public transportation system and biological software connectivity. Hyperloop In August 2013, Musk released a concept for a new form of transportation called the “Hyperloop” that would would propel riders in pods through a network of low-pressure tubes at speeds reaching more than 700 mph. He proposed the transit system be built between San Francisco and Los Angeles, an endeavor that the inventor noted could take from seven to 10 years to be built and ready for use. He suggested the Hyperloop run on renewable energy. Did You Know? Elon Musk Was the Model for Iron Man Tony Stark Passing off the concept to fellow entrepreneurs, a startup formed to pursue the Hyperloop in 2014. For a time, it was owned by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, but by December 2023, Bloomberg reported the company began to sell off its assets and lay off remaining employees. Neuralink In 2017, it was reported that Musk was backing a venture called Neuralink, which intended to create devices to be implanted in the human brain and help people merge with software. Its devices consist of a microscopic chip that connects via Bluetooth to a smartphone or computer. Concerns over the project arose in 2023, when veterinary records reportedly showed that monkeys receiving the implant in tests suffered “debilitating heath defects” including paralysis and brain swelling. Musk downplayed any risks, saying that only “terminal” monkeys received the implant and that none had died from the experiments. In January 2024, Neuralink completed its first implant in a human subject, with Musk saying the results showed promise. A year later, the businessman reported there are now three people with Neuralink implants, and he hopes 20 to 30 more people will join them in 2025. Net Worth Musk is the richest person in the world, a title he has held at various points since early 2021. He regularly swaps spots with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and French businessman Bernard Arnault, who is the founder and CEO of luxury goods conglomerate LVMH. According to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List, Musk is worth $430.4 billion as of January 22, 2025. Bloomberg’s estimate is higher, totaling Musk’s fortune at around $447 billion. Because much of his net worth is tied up in stock, Musk’s wealth is highly variable. Related Stories The 15 Richest Actors in the World What Is Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo’s Net Worth? What Is Michael Jordan's Record-Setting Net Worth? A large portion of Musk’s wealth stems from his shares and options in Tesla, which the Washington Post reported to be around $120 billion as of June 2024. That number is almost certainly even higher now as Tesla’s value has grown significantly since. Musk’s first major financial windfall came via the sale of Zip2 in 1999, which earned him $22 million for his stake. He invested that money into X.com, which turned into a $165 million sum following eBay’s purchase of the renamed PayPal in 2002 and allowed Musk to earn his first billion. Musk became the first person in history to boast a net worth of $400 billion or more in December 2024. That followed a historic milestone of becoming the first person to lose $200 billion at the end of 2022. Ex-Wives and Children Although Musk is currently single, he has been married three times to two women and has 11 living children. His firstborn died as an infant. Ex-Wife Justine Wilson In 2000, the entrepreneur wed Justine Wilson. They met as students at Queen’s University. In 2002, their first son, Nevada, died at 10 weeks old from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The loss didn’t prevent them from growing their family later on. Elon and Justine welcomed twins, Griffin and Vivian, in 2004 followed by triplets—Kai, Saxon, and Damian—in two years later. All five children were conceived through in vitro fertilization. Ultimately, Elon and Justine’s marriage broke down. Their contentious divorce was finalized in 2008. Ex-Wife Talulah Riley elon musk and talulah riley stand together and smile for photos, he wears a suit jacket and white collared shirt, she wears a black coat and outfit Getty Images Elon Musk and actor Talulah Riley have been married and divorced twice. Musk met actor Talulah Riley after his first marriage collapsed. Today, she is best known for her roles in the 2005 movie Pride & Prejudice and the TV show Westworld. Musk and Riley married in 2010 but split by 2012. They decided to marry again in 2013, but their relationship ultimately ended in a second divorce in 2016. Relationship with Amber Heard Musk reportedly began dating actor Amber Heard in 2016 after finalizing his second divorce with Riley and following Heard’s divorce from actor Johnny Depp. Their busy schedules caused Musk and Heard to break up in August 2017. The couple got back together in January 2018 and split again one month later. Relationship with Grimes elon musk and grimes standing next to each other and smiling with a crowd of people around Getty Images Elon Musk and Grimes attend the Met Gala in May 2018. In May 2018, Musk began dating musician Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher. That month, Grimes announced she had changed her name to “c,” the symbol for the speed of light, reportedly at the encouragement of Musk. Fans criticized the feminist performer for dating a billionaire whose company had been described as a “predator zone” amid accusations of sexual harassment. However, the couple discussed their love for one another in a March 2019 feature in the Wall Street Journal Magazine. Musk told the Journal, “I love c’s wild fae artistic creativity and hyper-intense work ethic.” Grimes gave birth to their first son in early May 2020, with Musk announcing they named the boy X Æ A-12. The name was partly inspired by the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft. Later in the month, after it was reported that the State of California wouldn’t accept a name with a number, the couple said they were changing their son’s name to X Æ A-Xii. Musk and Grimes welcomed their second child, a daughter named Exa Dark Sideræl Musk, in December 2021. The child was delivered via a surrogate. In September 2023, journalist Walter Isaacson revealed in his biography about Musk that Grimes and Musk had a third child, a son named Techno Mechanicus and nicknamed “Tau.” Grimes announced in March 2022 that she and Musk had broken up. Kids with Shivon Zilis During his relationship with Grimes, Musk quietly welcomed two children, a son named Strider and a daughter named Azure, with Shivon Zilis in November 2021. Zilis is the project director of his Neuralink company. Musk confirmed the couple had a third child together in June 2024; the child’s name and sex haven’t been revealed. The New York Times reports Zilis and the three kids live on a compound in Austin, Texas, that Musk helped purchase. The property includes two mansions and is close to a third home Musk regularly stays at when he’s in town. A day after the Times article was published, the entrepreneur told Page Six he didn’t own and isn’t building such a compound. Advisor to Donald Trump After Donald Trump was elected U.S. president in 2016, Musk found himself on common ground with the incoming commander-in-chief and his advisers as Trump announced plans to pursue massive infrastructure developments. That December, Musk was named to the president-elect’s Strategy and Policy Forum. Further solidifying their collaboration, he joined Trump’s Manufacturing Jobs Initiative in January 2017. Following Trump’s announcement in June 2017 that he was withdrawing the United States from the Paris climate accord, Musk stepped down from his advisory roles. donald trump stands on a stage and watches elon musk talk at a podium, a crowd of people sits behind Getty Images Elon Musk, who had served as an advisor in President Donald Trump’s first administration, took an active role in the Republican candidate’s 2024 reelection campaign. Despite their uneven relationship during Trump’s first administration, Musk endorsed the Republican nominee for president in the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris. Following an attempted assassination of Trump at a rally near Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024, Musk said he would appear with Trump for another rally at the same location in October. Later that month, Musk announced he would randomly give away $1 million dollars each day to a person who signed a petition from his political action committee supporting the Constitution as part of an effort to register voters who might support Trump. The giveaway became the subject of a lawsuit in Pennsylvania alleging it could improperly influence the November 5 election, but Musk’s lawyers argued that recipients were not actually chosen randomly, and a judge allowed the prizes to continue. Trump ultimately won a second term as president. The 45th and 47th President The president quickly appointed Musk to lead a temporary organization called the Department of Government Efficiency that works to cut unnecessary federal spending and modernize technology within the federal government. Trump has granted DOGE 18 months to accomplish its mission before disbanding in early July 2026. “Elon Musk is a once in a generation business leader, and our federal bureaucracy will certainly benefit from his ideas and efficiency,” a Trump transition team spokesperson said. SEC Investigation and Lawsuit Not entirely surprising for the CEO of major public companies, Musk has at times faced scrutiny over his business decisions as well as his own investments. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigated the entrepreneur in 2018 after he floated the possibility of making Tesla a private company. Several years later, in 2025, the SEC filed a ongoing lawsuit against Musk concerning his shares in Twitter prior to purchasing the now-private company and renaming it. 2018 SEC Investigation Prior to his purchase of the site, Twitter was the genesis of a financial scandal involving Musk. On August 7, 2018, Musk dropped a bombshell via a tweet: “Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured.” The announcement opened the door for legal action against the company and its founder, as the SEC began inquiring about whether Musk had indeed secured the funding as claimed. Several investors filed lawsuits on the grounds that Musk was looking to manipulate stock prices and ambush short sellers with his tweet. Musk’s tweet initially sent Tesla stock spiking, before it closed the day up 11 percent. The CEO followed up with a letter on the company blog, calling the move to go private “the best path forward.” He promised to retain his stake in the company and added that he would create a special fund to help all current investors remain on board. Six days later, Musk sought to clarify his position with a statement in which he pointed to discussions with the managing director of the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund as the source of his “funding secured” declaration. He later tweeted that he was working on a proposal to take Tesla private with Goldman Sachs and Silver Lake as financial advisers. On August 24, one day after meeting with the board, Musk announced that he had reversed course and wouldn’t be taking the company private. Among his reasons, he cited the preference of most directors to keep Tesla public, as well as the difficulty of retaining some of the large shareholders who were prohibited from investing in a private company. On September 29, 2018, it was announced that Musk would pay a $20 million fine and step down as chairman of Tesla’s board for three years as part of an agreement with the SEC. 2025 SEC Lawsuit More than six year later, in January 2025, the SEC sued Musk for allegedly failing to disclose his large stake in X in 2022, before he purchased the social media site then known as Twitter. The ongoing federal lawsuit contends that Musk committed securities fraud by not disclosing that he owned more than 5 percent of Twitter’s shares until 11 days after the report was due, allowing him to buy stock in the company at “artificially low prices.” According to the SEC, the Tesla and SpaceX founder underpaid investors by $150 million for the additional shares he bought after surpassing the 5 percent ownership threshold. “Had Musk and his wealth manager disclosed his ownership as required, the stock price would likely have increased significantly,” the suit reads. In its complaint, the SEC requested that the court order Musk to pay “disgorgement of his unjust enrichment” as well as a civil penalty. Musk responded to the filing in an X post, calling the SEC a “totally broken organization” that is spending their time on him “when there are so many actual crimes that go unpunished.” Personal Life: Religion, Asperger’s Syndrome, and More Beyond his work and family lives, Musk is an avid video game player. Biographer Walter Isaacson, who released an authorized account of Musk’s life in 2023, even classified the hobby as an “addiction.” He is a big fan of Elden Ring, which he previously called “the most beautiful art I’ve ever seen.” Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson Now 42% Off $20 at Amazon Isaacson’s biography about Musk, which was a No. 1 New York Times bestseller, is currently in the process of becoming a biopic. Director Darren Aronofsky is attached to the movie. “Glad Darren is doing it,” Musk shared on social media after news about the project broke in late 2023. “He is one of the best.” Where Does Elon Musk Live? In May 2020, Musk claimed in a series of social media posts he planned to sell nearly all of his physical possessions. According to biographer Walter Isaacson, this eventually spurred Musk to sell multiple properties and make a $50,000 rental home in Boca Chica, Texas, his primary residence. The house is located near SpaceX’s development and testing site. Asperger’s Syndrome In May 2021, Musk revealed while hosting an episode of the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live that he has Asperger’s syndrome, a developmental disorder that can cause difficulty with socialization and communication as well as obsessive interest in very specific topics. He elaborated further about his experience growing up with the condition a year later. “I would just tend to take things very literally… but then that turned out to be wrong—[people were not] simply saying exactly what they mean, there’s all sorts of other things that are meant, and [it] took me a while to figure that out,” Musk explained at the TED2022 conference. Headshot of Catherine Caruso Catherine Caruso Associate Profiles Editor Catherine Caruso joined the Biography.com staff in August 2024, having previously worked as a freelance journalist for several years. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she studied English literature. When she’s not working on a new story, you can find her reading, hitting the gym, or watching too much TV. 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