06/11/2026
F**k I should’ve been a welder at SpaceX when it first started. 😢
Like many early employees, Juan Hernandez reportedly received company stock as part of his compensation. Rather than selling the shares, he held onto them as SpaceX grew from an ambitious startup into one of the most valuable aerospace companies in the world.
Now, as SpaceX prepares to go public, reports suggest that the stock grant he received years ago could be worth nearly $1 million, turning a working-class welder into a millionaire.
His story has captured attention because it highlights the often-overlooked workers behind some of the world’s biggest technological achievements. While CEOs and founders receive most of the headlines, people like Hernandez spent years helping build the rockets, spacecraft, and infrastructure that made the company’s success possible.
For many, his journey is a reminder that opportunity can come from unexpected places—and that sometimes believing in a company before the rest of the world does can change a life forever. 🚀✨🇲🇽