Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, has been criticized for his perceived jerkiness and ego, but his contributions to society are significant. Despite a failed boycott of his car company a year ago, Tesla stock reached a record high in December before falling back, along with the rest of the markets, so far this year. Despite criticism of Musk's friendship with President Donald Trump, he remains committed to making the world’s first trillionaire. His net worth rose 27% last year, making him worth an estimated $6.5 billion. Despite this, Tesla remains the most successful electric carmaker in the nation with the world's largest economy. Despite the controversy, Musk has given us electric vehicles, space exploration, satellite internet, and high-speed internet access around the globe.