The world’s richest man could soon become the first trillionaire
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Elon Musk, already the richest person on the planet, may be on track to join an extremely exclusive club — becoming history’s first trillionaire. A recent vote by Tesla, Inc. shareholders has handed him a compensation package that could push his net worth into the 13-digit range — if he hits a set of ambitious goals. AP News +2
What’s happening
Tesla shareholders approved a pay package for Elon Musk that could award him up to $1 trillion in stock over the next decade — contingent on major performance targets. AP NewsTargets include increasing Tesla’s market value many times over, delivering millions of electric vehicles, and ramping up robotics deployment. PBS +1Analysts estimate that if Musk meets these lofty milestones, he would surpass all known fortunes in history, setting a new benchmark for personal wealth. TIME +1
Conclusion
If Elon Musk pulls off the feat, he won’t just become the richest person ever — he’ll make history as the first trillionaire. But the road is steep, loaded with targets that few individuals or companies have ever approached. For now, it remains a bold possibility — a story of ambition, capital, industry and power.
Sources
Associated Press: “Musk could become history’s first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package.” AP News +1TIME: “What the coming rise of trillionaires could mean for democracy and the rule of law.” �TIMEThe Ringer: “Why Elon Musk got the most ridiculous pay package in the history of humanity.” �
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