First
Richest People in the World
Elon Musk was born in South Africa
Co-founder and CEO:
Tesla
Tesla Ownership Stake: 15% ($108 billion)
Net Worth: $241 billion
Other Assets:
Space Exploration Technologies ($46.9 billion private asset)
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In January 2021, Musk became the richest person in the world—a title he's held since