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Former SpaceX welder expected to become a millionaire after historic IPO

Former SpaceX welder expected to become a millionaire after historic IPO

Summary

Juan Hernandez, a former welder at SpaceX, could become a millionaire after the company's $75 billion initial public offering (IPO). He received stock from SpaceX early on, which has grown significantly in value now that the company’s shares are publicly traded on Nasdaq.

Key Facts

  • SpaceX held an initial public offering (IPO) valued at $75 billion.
  • The company’s shares began trading on Nasdaq under the symbol SPCX.
  • Juan Hernandez started working at SpaceX as a welder in 2015.
  • He was given $10,000 worth of SpaceX stock when hired.
  • Hernandez now owns about 6,500 shares of SpaceX stock.
  • At the IPO price of $135 per share, his stocks could be worth around $880,000 or more.
  • He has risen to a supervisor role during his time at SpaceX.
  • Hernandez values employee stock ownership for motivating workers and plans to teach his children about investing.
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