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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Ana Trenas

Who is Juan Hernandez? How a Welder Became a Millionaire After the SpaceX IPO and Shares Success with Family

Juan Hernandez, SpaceX welder who became a millionaire after the SpaceX IPO (Credit: FACEBOOK/JUAN HERNANDEZ)

A former SpaceX welder who once knew nothing about the company has become a millionaire after the aerospace giant's long-awaited stock market debut, in a heartwarming story that highlights the power of opportunity, perseverance and belief in a dream.

Juan Hernandez joined SpaceX in 2015 after hearing about an opening from a friend. At the time, he viewed the position as little more than another contract job. Having spent years working in hourly-paid roles, he had never imagined that a decision made more than a decade ago would transform his family's future.

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