Elon Musk
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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.