SUMMARY
Successful entrepreneur with 20+ years founding and steering highly profitable companies. Seeking to leverage my passion for innovation to tackle climate change and ensure human progress through sustainable manufacturing and space exploration initiatives.
Experience
The Boring Company
Having secured a $48 million contract from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, we are set to construct an underground loop system. Additionally, we've been awarded a contract by the city of Chicago to deliver high-speed transportation services between the city center and O’Hare airport. These developments mark significant milestones in our commitment to innovative transportation solutions, enhancing connectivity, and fostering economic growth in urban environments.
SolarCity
In 2015, we expanded SolarCity’s capacity by installing over 870MW of solar power, representing 28% of all non-utility solar installations in the U.S. that year. This marked a significant contribution to advancing sustainable energy. Additionally, we merged SolarCity with Tesla to leverage synergies and accelerate the global transition to renewable energy sources. Furthermore, in 2008, we established SolarCity as the leading U.S. solar installation company through an innovative no-money-down leasing program, laying the foundation for widespread adoption of solar energy.
Tesla, Inc
Led Tesla to surpass GM as the most valuable car manufacturer in the United States, showcasing our commitment to innovation. Launched Tesla’s initial public offering, raising over $226 million to support our vision for sustainable transportation. Achieved a remarkable 50% increase in Tesla sales in 2019, reaching nearly 900 thousand units globally, demonstrating strong consumer demand. Continuously advanced green technology through the development and market introduction of cutting-edge lithium batteries, solidifying Tesla's position as an industry leader in sustainable energy solutions.
SpaceX
As CEO, Founder, and Lead Designer, I've led our team to significant achievements in space exploration. We successfully test launched the Falcon Heavy Rocket, the world's highest-capacity rocket, marking a monumental step forward. Additionally, our negotiation of a crucial contract with NASA to handle cargo transport for the International Space Station underscores our commitment to advancing space logistics. Supervising 89 successful full mission launches of the Falcon 9 rocket further demonstrates our reliability and expertise. Moreover, our pioneering work in developing rockets from reusable parts has paved the way for more affordable and sustainable space travel, revolutionizing the industry.