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This is Mike Markkula: Apple's first investor who would be worth $986 billion today if he still had his Apple shares 😳Mike's story is fascinating.Markkula had a wildly successful career as a marketing manager at Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel, where he made millions from stock options, achieving financial independence by the age of 33.But Markkula emerged from retirement in 1977, when he was introduced to Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.He invested in Apple $250,000 that year for 1/3 of the business. Mike essentially became a co-founder.And he really acted like one:- Markkula wrote the company's original business and marketing plans, which helped Apple become a Fortune 500 company in just 5 years.- He wrote several programs for the Apple II and beta-tested hardware and software.- Mike was the one who gave the go-ahead for the development of the Macintosh computer.- More importantly, he helped Jobs and Woz with expertise and adult supervision when it was most needed.Markkula's biggest mistake? Not holding onto his Apple shares.He could have been the greatest VC of all time... but instead, he only got a great story for parties.P.S. check out 🔔linas.substack.com🔔, it's the only newsletter you need for all things when Finance meets Technology. For founders, builders, and leaders.

When you invest, you are not investing just for cash but in people. The non-monetary value of cash is most times ignored ! Perfect example is Mark Markkula cofounder of Apple. When you invest, you are investing in people.

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Somewhere in the book: "The Psychology of Money" I read that one strategy is to buy large quantities of assets (equities, real estate etc) and then hold them forever. You never know which one of those assets will turn into a multi bagger like this. This strategy would have worked in this case.

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#money is a cover story for #Startup #investing. The #knowledge , #businesssavvy and #guidance an #investor brings with the money matters much more. Case in point: Mike Markkula, the first #investor in #AppleAs you consider raising funds for your startup, consider the non monetary value that an investor can bring. It likely will prove more useful than cash alone. Stay hungry. Dare something worthy. #entrepreneurship

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This is Mike Markkula: Apple's first investor who would be worth $986 billion today if he still had his Apple shares 😳Mike's story is fascinating.Markkula had a wildly successful career as a marketing manager at Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel, where he made millions from stock options, achieving financial independence by the age of 33.But Markkula emerged from retirement in 1977, when he was introduced to Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.He invested in Apple $250,000 that year for 1/3 of the business. Mike essentially became a co-founder.And he really acted like one:- Markkula wrote the company's original business and marketing plans, which helped Apple become a Fortune 500 company in just 5 years.- He wrote several programs for the Apple II and beta-tested hardware and software.- Mike was the one who gave the go-ahead for the development of the Macintosh computer.- More importantly, he helped Jobs and Woz with expertise and adult supervision when it was most needed.Markkula's biggest mistake? Not holding onto his Apple shares.He could have been the greatest VC of all time... but instead, he only got a great story for parties.P.S. check out 🔔linas.substack.com🔔, it's the only newsletter you need for all things when Finance meets Technology. For founders, builders, and leaders.

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This is Mike Markkula : Apple 's first investor who would be worth $986 billion today if he still had his #Apple shares 😳Mike's story is fascinating.Markkula had a wildly successful career as a marketing manager at Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel, where he made millions from stock options, achieving financial independence by the age of 33.But Markkula emerged from retirement in 1977, when he was introduced to Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.He invested in Apple $250,000 that year for 1/3 of the business. Mike essentially became a co-founder.And he really acted like one:- Markkula wrote the company's original business and marketing plans, which helped Apple become a Fortune 500 company in just 5 years.- He wrote several programs for the Apple II and beta-tested hardware and software.- Mike was the one who gave the go-ahead for the development of the Macintosh computer.- More importantly, he helped Jobs and Woz with expertise and adult supervision when it was most needed.Markkula's biggest mistake? Not holding onto his Apple shares.He could have been the greatest VC of all time... but instead, he only got a great story for parties.P.S. check out 🔔linas.substack.com🔔, it's the only newsletter you need for all things when Finance meets Technology. For founders, builders, and leaders.

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Everything is based on decision making. Make right decision at right Time.

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What Young Investors Can Learn From Mike MarkkulaInteresting lesson.Where to invest,When to invest,When to stay.#investing #technology #linasbeliunas

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This is Mike Markkula: Apple's first investor who would be worth $986 billion today if he still had his Apple shares 😳Mike's story is fascinating.Markkula had a wildly successful career as a marketing manager at Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel, where he made millions from stock options, achieving financial independence by the age of 33.But Markkula emerged from retirement in 1977, when he was introduced to Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.He invested in Apple $250,000 that year for 1/3 of the business. Mike essentially became a co-founder.And he really acted like one:- Markkula wrote the company's original business and marketing plans, which helped Apple become a Fortune 500 company in just 5 years.- He wrote several programs for the Apple II and beta-tested hardware and software.- Mike was the one who gave the go-ahead for the development of the Macintosh computer.- More importantly, he helped Jobs and Woz with expertise and adult supervision when it was most needed.Markkula's biggest mistake? Not holding onto his Apple shares.He could have been the greatest VC of all time... but instead, he only got a great story for parties.P.S. check out 🔔linas.substack.com🔔, it's the only newsletter you need for all things when Finance meets Technology. For founders, builders, and leaders.

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