Ashlee Vance

Just as the world was growing weary of the endless paeans to Steve Jobs as our times' defining entrepreneur, along comes a figure who seems to be even more audacious, complex and transformational-while just getting started. His steely resolve makes Jobs look like a cultural romantic. Elon Musk combines a disciplined scientific mind with a dash of John DeLorean recklessness.

From July 24 to Aug. 1, venues, restaurants and breweries all over the valley will be hosting beer tastings, specialty food pairings, educational seminars and tap-takeovers, among other beer-oriented events.