Michael Dell
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Michael Dell
Michael Saul Dellis an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. He is the founder and CEO of Dell Inc., one of the world’s leading sellers of personal computers. He was ranked the 41st richest person in the world on 2012 Forbes list of billionaires, with a net worth of US$22.4 billion as of December 2014...
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth23 February 1965
CityHouston, TX
devices focused large matter small
No matter what happens, the more small devices there are, the more large ones there will be, too, ... All these devices, no matter how large or small they are, go to a server when they get online, which is why we're so focused on servers.
consistent growth last percent seen
The 55 percent growth is very consistent with what we've seen over the last 14 years,
ability beyond confidence forecast numbers
But to forecast beyond that ... we don't have a lot of confidence in our ability to do that, so we're not going to give any numbers beyond the first quarter,
blessed adventure skills
With the understanding that you will face tough times and amazing experiences, you must also commit to the adventure. Just have faith in the skills and the knowledge you've been blessed with and go.
technology operations customer-relationship
Our business is about technology, yes. But it's also about operations and customer relationships.
successful people entrepreneur
People ask me all the time, 'How can I become a successful entrepreneur?' And I have to be honest: It's one of my least favorite questions, because if you're waiting for someone else's advice to become an entrepreneur, chances are you're not one.
technology interesting long
The interesting thing is when we design and architect a server, we don't design it for Windows or Linux, we design it for both. We don't really care, as long as we're selling the one the customer wants.
focus world efficiency
There are a lot of new things going on in the microprocessor world, including increased focus on power and efficiency.
helping found looking-for-help
We've found that customers are very open. They'll tell you what's going on, what's working and what's not. They're looking for help.
technology ideas firsts
From the time I was 7, when I purchased my first calculator, I was fascinated by the idea of a machine that could compute things.
being-the-best best-things happens
The very thing you fear could be the best thing to ever happen to you
teamwork dream unique
Visionaries have the unique ability to dream of what's possible and then make it a reality. We are excited to watch these visionaries use technology to help students develop skills in collaboration, critical thinking and teamwork that they'll need to compete in the global economy.
asking-questions innovation culture
By questioning all the aspects of our business, we continuously inject improvement and innovation into our culture.
leader growth rewarding-experiences
We are all gifts to each other, and my own growth as a leader has shown me again and again that the most rewarding experiences come from my relationships.