Quick Info
| Profession | Venture Capitalist, AI Researcher |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 08/02/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Markham, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Shivon Zilis
02/10/2026
Shivon Zilis announced on X that her romantic relationship with Elon Musk had ended, describing it as a sudden change with no warning. She said she hoped to remain close to Musk as a co-parent of their four children. Musk and Zilis have been raising twins born in 2021 along with two younger children.
06/05/2026
Shivon Zilis testified in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI as a key witness, given her former seat on OpenAI's board from 2020 to 2023 and her closeness to Musk. Reporting on the hearing described her as a go-between for Musk and the company, and text messages disclosed in discovery were central to that portrayal.
28/02/2025
Zilis announced on X that she and Elon Musk had welcomed a son, Seldon Lycurgus, their fourth child together. The couple also has twins born in 2021 and a daughter named Arcadia.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shivon Alice Zilis |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (167 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Unionville High School, Markham |
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| College/University | Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut |
| Degree | BA in Economics and Philosophy (2008) |
| Sports | Goalkeeper for Yale Bulldogs women's ice hockey team |
Personal Life
| Relationship Status | Romantic relationship with Elon Musk ended, announced 02/10/2026 |
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| Co-parenting | Says she hopes to remain co-parents with Elon Musk for their four children |
Relationships & More
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Elon Musk |
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| Siblings | Only child |
| Partner | Elon Musk (relationship ended, announced 02/10/2026) |
Family
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| Father | Richard Zilis |
| Mother | Sharda Zilis |
| Siblings | Only child |
Career
| Current Position | Director of Operations and Special Projects at Neuralink |
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| Founding | Founder of Bloomberg Beta (2011) |
| Board Member | Global Community Charter School (2012), C100 (2014), Vector Institute, Toronto, Canada, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), Alberta, Canada, Shield AI (2023) |
| Fellow | Creative Destruction Lab |
| Advisor | OpenAI (2016), Board Member (2020) |
| Previous Work | IBM (Thought Leadership Analyst), Inc.'s Autopilot product and chip design team of Tesla, Advised startups |
| Previous Positions | Founding Partner at Bloomberg Beta (2012-2018), Thought Leadership Analyst at IBM |
| Board Memberships | Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), Shield AI (joined 2023), C100 |
| Advisory Roles | OpenAI (Board Member 2016-2023, stepped down March 2023), Creative Destruction Lab (Founding Fellow since 2015) |
| Key Achievements | Forbes 30 Under 30 in Venture Capital (2015), Led early-stage investments in machine learning and AI at Bloomberg Beta, Advised deep tech and AI startups through Creative Destruction Lab |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shivon Zilis has a background of Punjabi Indian and Canadian descent. | |
| 2. Excelled in ice hockey and received scholarships for sports and academics to attend Yale University. | |
| 3. Participated in ice hockey and played musical instruments like drums and guitar while studying at Yale. | |
| 4. Found inspiration in works by Ray Kurzweil and the band Our Lady Peace regarding AI. | |
| 5. Before moving into startups, was involved in micro-finance projects at IBM. | |
| 6. Co-founded Bloomberg Beta back in 2011. | |
| 7. An active member in multiple tech organizations and has held positions on several boards. | |
| 8. Provided advice and joined organizations such as OpenAI and Neuralink. | |
| 9. Recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2015. | |
| 10. Met Elon Musk at OpenAI in 2016 and collaborated on raising children together. | |
| 11. Holds dual citizenship in Canada and the United States. | |
| 12. Stepped down from the OpenAI board in March 2023. | |
| 13. Shivon Zilis has Punjabi Indian and Canadian descent. | |
| 14. Received both academic and athletic scholarships to attend Yale University. | |
| 15. Played ice hockey as goalkeeper and was noted for one of the best save percentages in Yale history. | |
| 16. Worked on microfinance projects in developing countries including Peru and Indonesia during her IBM tenure. | |
| 17. Influenced by philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and David Hume. | |
| 18. Met Elon Musk through her work at OpenAI in 2016. | |
| 19. Recognized as a key figure in AI and machine learning investment and development. | |
| 20. Serves as an advisor to multiple deep tech and AI-focused organizations. |
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