Elon Musk
Elon Musk is 50 years old as of the latest public records. He is the founder and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and the largest shareholder in Tesla, which trades on NASDAQ under the ticker TSLA. His net worth is estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars, making him one of the richest individuals in the world. Tesla's market capitalization has repeatedly placed it among the most valuable automakers globally, and SpaceX is valued at over $100 billion in private markets. For current valuation details, see Tesla's investor relations page and SpaceX funding reports.
Musk's career milestones include launching the first privately funded liquid-fueled rocket to orbit with SpaceX in 2008 and taking Tesla public in 2010. He has led multiple product launches, including the Model S, Model 3, Falcon 9, and Starship prototypes. His companies operate in electric vehicles, space launch, satellite internet, and AI infrastructure. Public filings and earnings reports provide the most up-to-date financial and operational figures.
Bill Gates
Bill Gates is 50 years old according to the most recent public information. He co-founded Microsoft, which trades on NASDAQ under the ticker MSFT, and remains one of the largest individual shareholders. Microsoft's market capitalization has consistently ranked among the highest globally, driven by cloud computing, enterprise software, and AI investments. Gates stepped down from his day-to-day role at Microsoft in 2008 and from the board in 2020 to focus on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
His career milestones include the founding of Microsoft in 1975, the launch of Windows in 1985, and the creation of the world's most profitable software business. Gates has also led major philanthropic initiatives through the foundation, focusing on global health, education, and climate change. For current financial data and corporate filings, refer to Microsoft's investor relations page and SEC filings.
Serena Williams
Serena Williams is 50 years old as of the latest public records. She is a former world No. 1 tennis player with 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era. Her career earnings and endorsements have made her one of the highest-paid athletes in history. She has also invested in venture capital and founded Serena Ventures, which backs early-stage companies in technology, fashion, and media.
Her career milestones include winning her first Grand Slam at the 1999 US Open, achieving the Serena Slam in 2002–2003, and retiring from professional tennis in 2022. She has launched fashion lines, fitness brands, and investment funds focused on diversity and innovation. For career statistics and financial highlights, see the official WTA website and Forbes coverage of her investments.