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  1. Armas Clifford " Mike " Markkula Jr. ( / mɑːrˈkuːlə /; 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. At the company's incorporation, Markkula owned ...

  2. 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.

  3. 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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  5. Sep 1, 1997 · Interview with Armas Clifford (Mike) Markkula Jr, third and perhaps least understood co-founder of Apple Computer Inc; Markkula offers his version of company's rise and near-fall; graph; photo (L)

  6. 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.

  7. Aug 25, 2011 · Learn about the six people who led Apple as CEO, from Michael Scott to Tim Cook. Mike Markkula was the third CEO and a key investor who helped to market the first Apple computers.

  8. Interviewed by John C. Hollar on 2012-05-01 in Mountain View, CA X6501.2012 ©Computer History MuseumApple Computer would likely not exist today were it not f...

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