Elon Musk: The man who is redefining sectors of global technology in 2025

If you follow financial markets, you know that Elon Musk is not just a businessman — he is a force moving billions. With a fortune exceeding US$ 350 billion in 2025, he controls a portfolio of founded organizations spanning from electric mobility to space exploration and artificial intelligence. The question is no longer “who is Elon Musk,” but rather “how will his next decisions impact my investment.”

From Pretoria to Silicon Valley: the formation of a disruptor

Born in 1971 in South Africa, Musk grew up in an environment where creativity and technical rigor were cultivated from an early age. At 12, he was already programming games. But his path was not linear — he faced severe bullying, which biographers say shaped his future determination.

At 17, he left South Africa for Pennsylvania, where he studied economics and physics. This rare combination of education — business + science — explains his unique ability to see opportunities where others see obstacles.

His first companies in Silicon Valley (Zip2 sold for US$ 307 million in 1999; X.com, which evolved into PayPal with an exit of US$ 180 million in 2002), generated the seed capital. But they were just the warm-up for what was to come.

The empire: founded organizations that change the world

Tesla — when a car became a market movement

Tesla is not just an electric vehicle manufacturer. Under Musk’s leadership, it has become:

• A company that forced the global automotive industry to accelerate the transition to electric
• A reference in energy storage systems and solar panels
• Developer of Autopilot and assisted driving technologies
• Builder of Gigafactories, redefining industrial automation

Every move by Tesla directly affects BYD, Volkswagen, GM, and Stellantis stocks. For Brazilian investors, following Tesla means following the future of mobility.

SpaceX — when the private sector conquered space

Founded in 2002, SpaceX achieved what seemed impossible: making reusable rockets economically viable. The numbers speak: cost reductions of up to 90% in certain launches, billion-dollar contracts with NASA and the US Space Force, and a valuation of over US$ 200 billion.

But SpaceX is more than numbers. Starlink, its satellite internet division, already operates in more than 70 countries including Brazil, transforming connectivity in rural and remote areas.

Neuralink, xAI, The Boring Company — the portfolio beyond the obvious

While Tesla and SpaceX dominate attention, other organizations founded by Musk work in parallel:

• Neuralink: brain-machine interfaces for patients with motor disabilities, with ambitions of integration with AI
• xAI (2023): Grok chatbot competing directly with OpenAI and Google, gaining exponential traction in 2024-2025
• The Boring Company: underground infrastructure for urban mobility

The real impact on markets: why investors need to monitor Musk

1. Mobility and energy

Fluctuations in Tesla’s shares move billions in capital, also affecting the lithium, batteries, and renewable energy sectors.

2. Technology and AI

xAI competes directly with Google, Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI — critical sectors for any tech portfolio.

3. Critical infrastructure

Starlink has become a strategic piece in geopolitical conflicts and global connectivity policies.

4. Volatile assets

A single Musk tweet about cryptocurrencies has moved Bitcoin and Dogecoin by up to 30%.

5. Private space race

SpaceX has opened a new market — commercial space exploration — attracting massive venture capital.

The controversies that are part of the character

Musk does not hide his opinions. His statements on the platform X (former Twitter) generate everything from fervent support to rejection. Political positions, criticisms of governments, debates on AI and artificial intelligence, and public disputes with rivals shape the narrative around him. For investors, understanding that Musk is a “market influencer without filters” is essential to assess risks.

What few know about the man behind the empire

• Slept on the floor of Tesla’s factory to understand operational problems
• Has 10 children with different partners
• Claims he wants to die on Mars — “but not on impact”
• Is a declared science fiction fan

Why understanding Elon Musk is investing in understanding the future

Elon Musk is not just a billionaire — he is a transformation vector. The organizations he founded are redefining entire sectors. His wealth of US$ 350 billion is directly linked to the results of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and xAI. Every innovation, every controversy, every tweet can impact his portfolio.

For investors, journalists, and analysts, following Musk is not curiosity — it is a necessity. The future is being written by the companies he commands.