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Shivon Zilis

Shivon Alice Zilis is a Canadian technology executive and venture capitalist known for her work in artificial intelligence and for senior roles at Neuralink, Tesla, and OpenAI.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Shivon Zilis is a Canadian technology executive and venture capitalist. She is known for her work in artificial intelligence and her close association with Elon Musk.

Who is Shivon Zilis?

Born in Markham, Ontario in 1986, Zilis studied economics and philosophy at Yale University. She has built a career in machine intelligence and venture capital, holding senior roles at Neuralink, Tesla, OpenAI, and Bloomberg Beta.

Why she matters

Zilis is a key figure in the AI and neurotechnology sectors, with executive positions at companies tied to Elon Musk. Her work spans machine learning, special projects, and technology investing, drawing attention as a Canadian leader in emerging tech.

Key details

Public reports and court records identify Zilis as the mother of four children with Elon Musk. She has drawn media coverage for her professional ties to Musk and her roles in AI-focused companies, including Neuralink.

In short

  • Canadian-born technology executive and venture capitalist
  • Senior roles at Neuralink, Tesla, OpenAI, and Bloomberg Beta
  • Mother of four children with Elon Musk
  • Yale University graduate in economics and philosophy
Canadian angle

Zilis is Canadian, born in Ontario, and is often described in Canadian and international coverage as a Canadian technology executive with a high-profile career in AI and venture capital.

Quick questions

Who is Shivon Zilis?
Shivon Zilis is a Canadian technology executive and venture capitalist known for work in artificial intelligence and for senior roles at Neuralink, Tesla, and OpenAI.
How old is Shivon Zilis?
She was born on February 8, 1986, making her 40 years old in 2026.
What is her relationship with Elon Musk?
Public reporting and Musk's own statements describe her as a close associate and partner, and as the mother of his children.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shivon_Zilis
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, and broad biographical details.
  2. People — https://people.com/who-is-shivon-zilis-elon-musk-8668344
    Supports: Ontario background, Yale education, AI career, Neuralink role, and children with Elon Musk.
  3. Business Insider — https://www.businessinsider.com/shivon-zilis-reported-mother-elon-musk-twins-2022-7
    Supports: Neuralink role and reports identifying her as mother of Musk's children.
  4. Center for a New American Security — https://www.cnas.org/people/shivon-zilis
    Supports: Work in machine intelligence, prior OpenAI and Neuralink-related roles, and board/leadership activities.
  5. NBC News — https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-musk/shivon-zilis-mother-elon-musk-children-testifies-openai-trial-rcna343862
    Supports: Relationship context with Musk, OpenAI board history, and reporting on children.
  6. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/06/shivon-zilis-testimony-elon-musk-openai-lawsuit
    Supports: Current reporting on her role at Neuralink and confirmation that she has four children with Musk.