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Elon Musk

Ashlee Vance

5.0 (201 ratings)
8 mins

Have you ever wondered how Elon Musk became one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time? Would you love to get a behind-the-scenes insight into the workings of Tesla and SpaceX? “Elon Musk” by Ashlee Vance does exactly that, and much more. Get a first-hand account of what Elon Musk is like - where he grew up, who he married, and most importantly, how he managed to revolutionize three industries at the same time: aerospace, automotive, and energy. This biography is a fascinating account of one of the great geniuses of our time.

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Who it is for

Best suited for technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, fans of Elon Musk, car fanatics, anyone wishing to learn how to become a millionaire.

About the Author

Ashlee Vance is an American columnist who writes primarily on business. He is the author of the book Elon Musk. Vance is known primarily for writing for The Register from March 2003 to August 2008 but moved to the New York Times in September 2008 and then to Bloomberg Businessweek in January 2011. Companies covered by Vance, such as IBM, HP, Intel, and Dell, also write about a wide range of technology topics including robots, Segway scooters, and the R programming language. In 2007, Vance wrote a book called Geek Silicon Valley about the history of Silicon Valley. In 2015 he published a biography of Elon Musk. His writing also appears in such publications as The Economist, Chicago Tribune, CNN.com, Globe and Mail, International Herald Tribune, and CNET.

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  • How to become a millionaire.
  • What fornicating mice have to do with SpaceX.
  • Why Elon Musk married the same woman twice.

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  • Fan of Elon Musk
  • All people who like and work with technology
  • Students and professionals seeking inspiration

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