Before it became fashionable to start a tech company in your dorm room, Michael Dell did exactly that. In 1983, he began selling upgrade kits for PC's out of his dorm at UT Austin. A few months later he dropped out of school to focus full time on the PC business. At age of 27, he became the youngest CEO to head a Fortune 500 company. Today, Dell has sold rou ... Show More
Nov 2021
Why The Side Hustle was Unheard of 30 Years Ago | Interview with Michael Dell
<p>Today’s episode is an original interview with CEO and founder of Dell Technologies Michael Dell, an absolute legend! We discuss all things Dell, his new book "Play Nice but Win", what got him to start the company, entrepreneurship back then vs now and more.</p>
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38m 53s
Oct 2021
Why The Side Hustle was Unheard of 30 Years Ago | Interview with Michael Dell
<p>Today’s episode is an original interview with CEO and founder of Dell Technologies Michael Dell, an absolute legend! We discuss all things Dell, his new book "Play Nice but Win", what got him to start the company, entrepreneurship back then vs now and more.</p>
<p>Enjoy! Let m ... Show More
38m 53s
Jul 2018
Over Hill and Over Dell (Dell Story Part Two)
After Dell Computers' meteoric rise, the company hit some rough waters. In this episode, we learn what happened, how Michael Dell was able to buy back the company he created and what he plans next. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnyst ... Show More
34m 32s
May 2018
The First Computer War - Betting the Store | 5
<p>It’s 1961. Since his father retired 5 years earlier, Thomas Watson Jr pushed to modernize IBM from the top down. New management, new ideas, newer, faster, machines. The company has grown, employing 1,000 people, they’ve dominated the emerging computer market... and managed to ... Show More
24m 15s
May 2021
Jeremy Cai - Manufacturer to Customer – [Founder’s Field Guide, EP. 33]
My guest today is Jeremy Cai, founder, and CEO of Italic, a subscription marketplace for consumer goods that works directly with manufacturers. I was introduced to Jeremy by my friend Blake Robbins and was dying to better understand the Italic business model. In our conversation, ... Show More
52m 23s
May 2021
Sponsored: Small Business Stories | Columbia Sportswear | 2
<p>This episode is brought to you by Wondery in partnership with Dell Technologies. In honor of small businesses, we're featuring inspiring stories of successful companies that started out small.</p><p>It’s 1970 and Gert Boyle’s life is in ruins. Her husband’s just died, and now, ... Show More
31m 23s
Sep 2021
#534: Michael Dell, Founder of Dell — Early Failures, Battling Carl Icahn, Learning from the Competition, and How to Play Nice But Win
<p><strong>Michael Dell, Founder of Dell — Early Failures, Battling Carl Icahn, Learning from the Competition, and How to Play Nice But Win | Brought to you by </strong><a href="http://wealthfront.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Wealthfront</strong ... Show More
59m 20s
Jun 2024
You could start a company this weekend, w/Noah Kagan
<p>Entrepreneur Noah Kagan wants everyone to feel empowered to start a business. That’s the core message of his new book, Million Dollar Weekend. He’s founded multiple companies worth at least a million dollars, including AppSumo. That’s his software marketplace worth more than $ ... Show More
32m 23s