Apple’s forgotten co-founder.
It is widely recognised that Apple Computer was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Less well-known, however, is the story of the third co-founder – Ronald Wayne. At the time, Jobs and Wozniak were brimming with youthful ambition but lacking experience. Ron was the seasoned presence, the adult in the room. He designed Apple’s original logo, drafted the partnership agreement, and held a 10% stake in the fledgling company.
But just 12 days later, he chose to relinquish his shares for $800 – a decision that, in retrospect, altered the course of his life. By August 2011, those same shares would have been worth an astonishing $35 billion.
I met Ron this past April at his home in the quiet desert town of Pahrump, an hour’s drive west of Las Vegas. There was no shadow of regret, no hint of bitterness about the road not taken. Instead, I found a gentle, soft-spoken man, radiating warmth and contentment, entirely at peace with his choices and the life he has lived.
Read more about Ron here (Wiki), here (Daily Mail), and here (9to5 Mac).
Ronald G. Wayne, Co-Founder of Apple Computer
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Presenting me his book, Adventures of an Apple Founder
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