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Armas Clifford "Mike" Markkula Jr. (/ m ɑːr ˈ k uː l ə /; born February 11, 1942) [1] is an American electrical engineer, businessman and investor. He was the original angel investor , first chairman, and second CEO for Apple Computer, Inc. , providing critical early funding and managerial support.
Aug 21, 2023 · With the late Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Apple Inc.'s co-founders, dominating the tech world for decades, it’s easy to overlook the vital role played by a lesser-known figure: Mike Markkula.
Armas Clifford “Mike” Markkula, B.S. EE ’64 and M.S. EE ’66, began as a Hughes Aircraft engineer, doing classified work on the Lockheed YF-12 interceptor.
Sep 1, 1997 · Mr. Markkula and the Apple board have been widely criticized for having three different chief executives in a four-year span preside over cumulative losses of $1.7 billion.
A millionaire retiree from Intel, Mike Markkula was an angel investor in Apple, actually the first investor in the company, who put $250k of his own money in the company in 1977 (roughly equivalent to $1 million today).
Nov 7, 2011 · Jobs had recruited Mike Markkula, a 33-year-old marketing and finance man, to help prepare a business plan for the nascent company.
I’m here with Mike Markkula, and we’re going to do his oral history for the archives of the Computer History Museum. Mike, welcome. Markkula: Thank you. Hollar: So, let’s talk about your upbringing, your birth, your education, your parents, a little bit about that. Markkula: Well, I’m a fourth generation Californian. I was born right in ...
Apr 15, 2024 · Markkula’s involvement extended far beyond financial contributions. He was integral in crafting Apple’s business strategies and consumer-focused marketing philosophies.
Jan 21, 2024 · Armas Clifford "Mike" Markkula Jr., born on February 11, 1942, is an American electrical engineer, businessman, and investor and best known as the original angel investor, first chairman, and s...
May 15, 2023 · In this article, we delve into the remarkable story of Mike Markkula, the executive recruiter who recognized Steve Jobs' potential, provided essential guidance, and set the stage for his ...
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