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Apple’s Steve Wozniak says he cofounded the tech giant after 5 rejections from HP—not to ‘make money.’ For years, his paycheck was just $50

While he could’ve been a trillionaire today, Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak sold his stake early: “I didn’t want to be near money, because it could corrupt your values.”

Apple's 'Forgotten' Co-Founder Walked Away For $800 — Opens Up On Exit That Cost Him $400 Billion

Apple's 'Forgotten' Co-Founder Walked Away For $800 — Opens Up On Exit That Cost Him $400 Billion

Ronald Wayne, Apple's forgotten co-founder, left the company in 1976, forfeiting a potential $400 billion stake. He cites risk management and personal values as reasons for his departure.

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Apple cofounder Ronald Wayne—whose stake would be worth up to $400 billion had he not sold it in 1976—says that at 91, he has no regrets

Ronald Wayne helped Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak create Apple—but sold out just 12 days in. He never became a billionaire, but tells Fortune he has no regrets.

While Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang enjoys an over $150 billion net worth, his fellow cofounder Curtis Priem sold out in 2006—and missed out on $600 billion

Nvidia cofounder Curtis Priem sold his 13% stake by 2006—but if he hadn’t, he’d be the second-richest man alive.

Apple cofounder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake for $800 in 1976—today it’d be worth up to $400 billion

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak are often known as the brains behind the nearly $4 trillion tech giant, Apple, but the company’s original third cofounder sold out early for just $800.

Apple cofounder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake for $800 in 1976—today it’d be worth up to $400 billion

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak are often known as the brains behind the $3 trillion tech giant, Apple, but the company’s original third cofounder sold out early for just $800.

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Steve Jobs-Signed Check Predating Apple's Incorporation Goes To Auction: See The Final Price

Steve Jobs-Signed Check Predating Apple's Incorporation Goes To Auction: See The Final Price

Memorabilia related to the early days of Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL), autographs from co-founders of the company and sealed early product releases continue to attract top dollar at auction.

Steve Jobs’ first Silicon Valley boss turned down an offer to buy a third of Apple for $50,000—today, his share would be worth nearly $1 trillion

Steve Jobs’ first Silicon Valley boss turned down an offer to buy a third of Apple for $50,000—today, his share would be worth nearly $1 trillion

Atari cofounder Nolan Bushnell missed out on becoming a trillionaire because he snubbed an offer from his ex-employee, the late Steve Jobs.

Peter Thiel sold 20 million shares of Facebook, just months after its IPO—but they'd be worth nearly $15 billion more if he had held on

Peter Thiel sold 20 million shares of Facebook, just months after its IPO—but they'd be worth nearly $15 billion more if he had held on

Just months after Facebook’s IPO, billionaire PayPal cofounder Peter Thiel cashed out at $20 a share. But they’d be worth 37 times more today—or nearly, $15 billion.

Apple cofounder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake for $800 in 1976—today it’d be worth up to $300 billion

Apple cofounder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake for $800 in 1976—today it’d be worth up to $300 billion

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak are often known as the brains behind the $3 trillion tech giant, Apple, but the company’s original third cofounder sold out early for just $800.

This Apple Cofounder Sold His Stake For $800 On This Day In 1976: How Much Would It Be Worth Now?

This Apple Cofounder Sold His Stake For $800 On This Day In 1976: How Much Would It Be Worth Now?

A lot of people know of Steve Wozniak, one of the cofounders of Apple. Steve Jobs, the late cofounder and former CEO of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), has even more name recognition.

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