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Armas Clifford "Mike" Markkula Jr. (/ m ɑːr ˈ k uː l ə /; born February 11, 1942) 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.
- Armas Clifford Markkula Jr., February 11, 1942 (age 81), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Learn about the life and career of Mike Markkula, the engineer who helped launch Apple as a company and led it for over 20 years. He shares his insights on engineering, marketing, risk-taking, and the Apple Marketing Philosophy.
Aug 21, 2023 · Mike Markkula was an angel investor, CEO and chairman of Apple, who helped the company become a Fortune 500 company. He sold most of his shares in 1996, missing out on a potential $900 billion fortune.
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Sep 1, 1997 · For here in this 50-acre domain atop the San Andreas Fault, with its groves of stately redwood trees, lives Armas Clifford (Mike) Markkula Jr., the third and perhaps least understood co-founder...
Learn about Mike Markkula, who put $250k in Apple in 1977 and became its CEO for two years. He believed in Steve Jobs's vision of a personal computer and stayed on Apple's board until 1997.
Jul 13, 2020 · Mike Markkula was a former engineer, investor, and board member of Apple who helped the company grow from a startup to a Fortune 500 company. He was the longest-serving chairman of Apple's board and the one who supported Steve Jobs' vision. He retired in 1997 with a net worth of $1.2 billion.
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