Khaberni - Michael Dell, the tech giant born in Houston, enrolled at the University of Texas in 1983 to study biology and work as a doctor, but quickly deviated from his path by selling reassembled computers to secure an income.
The company he started with an investment of less than $1,000 to sell personal computers and enhanced components to customers within the campus led him to establish one of the current tech giants, valued at over $82 billion.
It was only a few years until that young man became a phenomenon. In 1988, his company went public, making him a billionaire before he turned thirty.
But the story was not a bed of roses; after years of glory, his company faced a severe crisis, sales declined, and an accounting scandal made headlines.
Michael stepped down as CEO, but his heart remained passionate, and he returned after 3 years, not only to reclaim the company but also to redefine it.
In a bold move in 2013, Michael decided to take his company private in a deal worth $24 billion, defying all expectations.
Two years later, he stunned the world with a $67 billion acquisition of "EMC," which was classified as the largest deal in the history of the technology sector.
It wasn't just about the numbers; it was a declaration that Michael Dell does not know the impossible.
Today, the man who started in a college dorm room stands atop a tech empire, with a fortune exceeding $150 billion, while continuing through his charity foundation to improve the lives of millions of children around the world.
Michael Dell's wealth is spread between his stake in the computer company "Dell" worth $37 billion, in addition to a share from "Broadcom" which constitutes the largest part of his fortune at $70 billion, along with liquid money representing dividend distributions.
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