SpaceX welder who started at ₹2,600/hour pay now holds shares worth ₹8 crore

A former SpaceX employee who started as a welder earning $28 (over ₹2,600) an hour is set to benefit as the company prepares for a nearly $2 trillion IPO. According to WSJ, Juan Hernandez received a $10,000 equity grant and bought additional shares over time. Despite selling some holdings, his remaining stake is now worth about $880,000 (₹8 crore).