Shivon Zilis, a prominent figure in the world of venture capital and artificial intelligence, has already gained public attention after being photographed for the first time with Elon Musk and their twins. The twins, born in November 2021, would be among Musk’s nine children. The image, shared by biographer Walter Isaacson, shows the 16-month-old twins sitting on Zilis and Musk’s laps during a visit to his Austin, Texas, home.

Despite the personal connection implied by the twins, the relationship between Zilis and Musk remains largely professional, with reports suggesting that the children were conceived through in vitro fertilization. Zilis’ colleagues noted her assertion that there was no romantic relationship between her and Musk.

Born in Markham, Ontario, Canada, to a Punjabi Indian mother and a Canadian father, Shivon Zilis holds a dual degree in economics and philosophy from Yale University. Her career began at IBM, and she later made a name for herself in venture capital, focusing on artificial intelligence.

Currently, Zilis is the director of operations and special projects at Neuralink, a brain technology company owned by Musk. She also worked at Tesla and collaborated with Musk through the nonprofit OpenAI, where their professional paths first crossed.

Walter Isaacson, the renowned author who wrote the biography of Steve Jobs, has been chronicling Musk’s life for three years. His photograph of Zilis, Musk and their twins offers a rare glimpse into Musk’s private life, blending his role as a father with his high-profile projects in technology and space exploration.

Although details of Zilis’ relationship with Musk remain scarce, her professional achievements and role in advancing AI technology continue to highlight her status as a pioneer in her field.