Elon Musk revealed new personal details about his partner and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis during a recent podcast. He appeared on Nikhil Kamath’s “WTF is?” show and spoke openly about Zilis’s heritage. Musk said Zilis is half Indian. He also said one of their sons carries the middle name “Sekhar.” He explained that the name honours Nobel-winning physicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. Musk shared these details while discussing their family.
Neuralink Executive’s Early Life and Career
Musk also outlined Zilis’s early life during the conversation. He said she grew up in Canada. He added that she was given up for adoption as a baby. He suggested her biological father may have been an exchange student. Musk said he did not know the full details of her early circumstances. Zilis later built an academic record at Yale University. She earned a degree in Economics and Philosophy. She joined Neuralink in 2017. She now serves as the Director of Operations and Special Projects.
Musk and Zilis Share Four Children
Musk confirmed that he and Zilis share four children. Their children include twins Strider and Azure. They also have a daughter named Arcadia. Their youngest son is Seldon Lycurgus. News of Seldon emerged earlier this year. Zilis announced his existence in March. She shared the update on X. She said she wished to speak directly about their son. Musk responded to her post with a heart. She did not mention the child’s birth date.
Broader Context Around Musk’s Family Remarks
Zilis’s announcement followed another disclosure involving Musk. Influencer Ashley St Clair said she had recently welcomed a child with Musk. The comment created new attention around Musk’s expanding family. On Kamath’s podcast, Musk also discussed Indian talent in the United States. He said America had long benefited from skilled immigrants from India.
Must, nonetheless, said that trend appears to be slowing now. Tesla CEO’s remarks come amid United States tightening visa rules that have disrupted future plans for Indian professionals.
