From Apartheid to Innovation

This chapter explores the historical backdrop of apartheid in South Africa and its impact on Elon Musk's formative years, highlighting the immigrant experience of his family. It connects themes of technocracy and modernization with Musk's early entrepreneurial ventures, showcasing how societal structures influenced his career trajectory. The narrative also delves into the disruptive innovations that defined Musk's journey, from Zip2 to the founding of PayPal and ultimately SpaceX.