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Career Beginnings and Zip2
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Career Beginnings and Zip2
This timeline highlights the early career milestones of Elon Musk, including the founding and sale of Zip2.
Founding of Zip2
February 1995
Musk and his brother Kimbal co-founded Zip2, a web software company that developed an Internet city guide for the newspaper publishing industry.
Sale of Zip2
February 1999
Compaq acquired Zip2 for $307 million in cash and $34 million in stock options. Musk received $22 million for his 7% share.
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Controversies and Public Impact
Early Life and Education
Neuralink and Brain-Computer Interfaces
Personal Life and Relationships
Political Involvement and Public Advocacy
SolarCity and Renewable Energy
SpaceX and Space Exploration
Tesla and Electric Vehicle Revolution
The Boring Company and Infrastructure
X.com, PayPal, and Early Entrepreneurship
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