JOURNAL ARTICLE

Michael Dell founded his $90 billion company—once the largest PC maker—as a 19-year-old in his college dorm. Here's his secret to making it big.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lake, Sydney 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Michael Dell, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Dell Technologies, highlighting his journey from a college dropout to leading a major tech company. Dell emphasizes the importance of risk-taking and innovation in business, sharing insights from his early entrepreneurial ventures, including selling newspaper subscriptions in high school. He reflects on the evolution of Dell Technologies, which faced challenges but ultimately thrived through strategic changes and acquisitions, notably taking the company private in 2013 and acquiring EMC Corp. in 2015. Dell's approach contrasts with larger corporations that often shy away from risk, underscoring his belief that embracing risk is essential for innovation and success. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189393819
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