I n 1995, with the help of his brother and a friend, the young inventor Elon Musk started his first tech company, Zip2 Corp., in Palo Alto, California. The company offered searchable business ...

1995 – Musk co-founds Zip2 Corp., a company that develops online city guides. 1999 – Sells Zip2 to Compaq for $307 million. March 1999 ...

Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X Holdings Corp., speaks at the Milken Institute's Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel,on May 6, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.

Despite his significant contributions, Musk’s initial attempt to become CEO of Zip2 did not materialize. ... TNXP Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. 36.97 +4.99 (+15.60%) Top losers.

1995 – Musk co-founds Zip2 Corp., a company that develops online city guides. 1999 – Sells Zip2 to Compaq for $307 million. March 1999 ...