Michael Dell reveals the document that persuaded his parents to support his college dropout
Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, posted a picture of the firm's initial financial report. Michael noted that this single page altered his path, as it persuaded his parents 42 years ago today that he did not need to return to university. He explained that he began his journey by enhancing computers while living in a dorm. The document, which is marked July 31, 1984, indicates that the business had generated a gross profit of almost $200,000.