Elon Musk

Elon Musk (born 1971) is an engineer, entrepreneur, multi-billionaire and futurist. With his synergistic companies and accelerated advancement of technology, he is the person most likely to be instrumental in propelling mankind towards a Type I civilization.


 * PayPal - internet payment software that was sold and gave him the capital needed for his ventures
 * SpaceX - aerospace manufacturer and space transport. Plans to colonize the moon and Mars (with terraforming in mind) with development of a starship.
 * Starlink - a system of thousands of satellites for global communications needs.
 * Tesla Motors - electrical drivetrain revolution and self-driving cars with a push towards level 5 autonomous. The drivetrain is used in the starship.
 * SolarCity - push for usage of global renewable resources with megafactories of solar and electrical power around the globe. Advancement in battery systems. The starship uses solar panels and batteries.
 * OpenAI - a nonprofit research company that promotes friendly artificial intelligence. Will AI be used for long Mars trips allowing humans to rest?
 * Neuralink - a neurotechnology company focused on developing brain–computer interfaces - easier for spaceflight.
 * The Boring Company - tunnel construction company, mainly for traffic efficiency for his companies and eventually everyone. Will presumably be used on Mars for living underground initially.
 * Hyperloop - high-speed vactrain transportation system.

He has said his main aim is to create a 'backup' of mankind on Mars, and so his companies synergize with that goal in mind.