Billionaire Elon Musk has experienced accelerated growth in his fortune since Donald Trump's electoral victory in November 2024. Musk has been highlighted as the largest political donor and defender of Trump, in addition to having served on the SpaceX board for several years.
Several figures have been linked to Musk's influence and political position, including Ken Howery, co-founder of PayPal and the upcoming U.S. ambassador to Denmark, who shares social circles in Austin, Texas. Ken Howery will work on strengthening ties between the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland.
Another close figure to Musk is Michael Kives, a former Hollywood agent, who managed to raise funds for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. The figure of Lucas Nosek also stands out, a Polish-American businessman, who is part of the 'PayPal mafia' and a close friend of Musk in Texas.
Within the network of influential people in Musk's life is David Sacks, a businessman and Trump advisor on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies. Elon Musk, leader of the Government Efficiency Department in Trump's administration, has earned the trust and friendship of the Republican after investing large sums in his campaign.
Elon Musk's family also plays an important role in his life. His brother, Kimbal Musk, is part of the board of Tesla and SpaceX and is the owner of a restaurant group. As for his relatives, his mother, Maye Musk, a fashion icon in China, and his ex-wife, pop singer Grimes, with whom he shares the upbringing of one of their children, stand out.
In the workplace, figures like Alex Spiro, a high-profile lawyer, and Jason Calacanis, a venture capitalist, have closely collaborated with Musk on various projects. Additionally, Robyn Denholm and Steve Davis hold important roles at Tesla as chairwoman of the board and executive responsible for cost reduction, respectively.
Musk's environment also includes Peter Thiel, an important investor and friend of Musk, as well as Rupert Murdoch, a media mogul in conservative U.S. media whom Musk considers a good friend and mentor. These are just some of the people surrounding Elon Musk who have influenced his career and life.
