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Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, reportedly worked "illegally" in the United States during the early stages of his career, according to a recent article by The Washington Post. The report highlights a striking contrast between Musk's criticism of illegal immigration and his own immigration history.

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, recently reflected on his humble beginnings and the significant sacrifices his family made to support his education. Pichai shared that his father, an electrical engineer, spent the equivalent of a year's salary on his plane ticket to the United States, enabling him to attend Stanford University. "My father spent the equivalent of a year's salary on my plane ticket to the US so I could attend Stanford. It was my first time ever on a plane," Pichai recalled.

Mukul Rustagi, co-founder of Classplus, recently shared an intriguing anecdote about his journey to Stanford University in an interview that has captivated many. Rustagi and his business partner, Bhaswat Agarwal, found themselves dreaming of Stanford despite lacking the grades or finances to attend. Their curiosity about what made Stanford special led them to a daring adventure.