Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, co-founders of PayPal, have contrasting views on AI's economic impact. Thiel likens AI's potential to the internet boom of the late 90s, estimating a modest GDP growth. Musk,

Here's how Musk used a successful startup called PayPal as a springboard for building a personal fortune that Forbes measures at over $400 billion.

A super PAC set up to go head-to-head with Elon Musk’s America Party says it is not interested in competing with the tech billionaire for like-minded donors in one key area: Silicon Valley. The tech industry was once optimistic that Musk’s appointment would give him the president’s ear to defend long-held causes like expanding high-skilled immigration.

With shares down 21% year to date, Tesla ( TSLA 0.04%) is reeling from a combination of weakening electric vehicle (EV) demand, political uncertainty, and a CEO who seems to have misplaced priorities.

In a 2012 interview with Jon Stewart, Elon Musk spoke about his early days at PayPal, how he funded SpaceX and Tesla in early stages, and other experiences from his career.