Michael Dell
Chairman & CEO, Dell TechnologiesBirth DetailsFebruary 23, 1965 | Houston, Texas
NationalityAmerican
LeagueEntrepreneur
EducationUniversity of Texas (drop-out)
Net Worth$45.4 billion (As of March 26, 2021)
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Michael Dell's Journey so far ...
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- Dell Technologies
- MSD Capital
Michael Dell's Journey so far ...
- Michael Dell began his career selling computers from his freshman dorm at the age of 19
- Started with a seed capital of $1,000, his company was initially called PCs Limited
- He soon dropped out of college to run the business full-time
- In 1987, the company’s name was changed to Dell Computer Corporation
- The company went public in 1988 raising $30 million
- In 1992, Dell became the youngest CEO of the time to be at the helm of a Fortune 500 company
- In 2004, Dell relinquished his role as CEO at the company (now renamed as Dell Inc.) he founded two decades ago
- The company went through a series of challenges, including decline in sales, an accounting scandal and losing the title as the world's largest PC manufacturer to Hewlett Packard, after his departure. Consequently, in 2007, he was recalled to lead the company as CEO
- In his second term, Dell further diversified the company's products and services to include computer storage devices, networking equipment, servers, etc.
- After a buyout from investors, Dell took the company private in 2013
- Dell acquired EMC Corp. for $67 billion in the latter half of 2015. The deal was dubbed as the largest technology acquisition at the time
- In 2016, he steered the merger of Dell, EMC and VMware
- The unified firm -- Dell Technologies -- again opened for the public, with a relisting in the New York Stock Exchange, in 2018
- According to the company's website, Dell Technologies, currently, employs 1,65,000 people and has $92 billion in revenues. Dell himself owns around half the shares of the company
- He created the private investment firm MSD Capital in 1999 to manage his family's wealth. Dell has made a series of investments including in Applebees, IHOP, Calvin Klein, Domino's Pizza, etc., through the firm
- Dell founded the philanthropic organisation Michael & Susan Dell Foundation with his wife in 1999. The foundation works towards the improvement of education for children, healthcare facilities and economic stability
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- He is the author of the 1999 business strategy book 'Direct from Dell: Strategies That Revolutionized an Industry'
- In what has been reported to be one of the largest photo transactions in history, Dell, through his firm MSD Capital, purchased 1,85,000 vintage picture prints from Magnum Photos in 2010
Last Updated: 26/03/2021
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- In 1984, Michael Dell Started Fixing PCs From a Dorm Room: That Simple Setup Quietly Built a Billion-Dollar Computer Company, DellMichael Dell revolutionized the computer industry by selling custom-made PCs directly to consumers, bypassing retailers. This direct sales model allowed for production to match demand, eliminated excess inventory, and offered customers unparalleled customization. The venture, born in a dorm room, proved to be a scalable and cost-effective strategy that defined Dell's enduring business model.
- Michael Dell net worth: How wealthy is Dell Technologies founder who just donated $6.25 billion to TrumpMichael Dell net worth: Michael Dell’s fortune continues to surge as tech valuations expand across the U.S. market. Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index places him at about $148 billion as of late 2025. Forbes’ real-time tracker lists him slightly higher at around $150.5 billion. The Dell Technologies founder now ranks among the top 10 to 15 richest people in the world, driven by decades of growth in cloud services, enterprise hardware and private investments made through his family office.
- Michael Dell Net Worth, Susan Dell Net Worth -- all you may want to know about Dell couple who donates $6.25 billion in 'Trump Accounts'"Trump accounts" initiative was created this year under President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
- Michael and Susan Dell launch $6.25B Trump accounts for kids to boost savingsTech billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are giving $6.25 billion to start Trump Accounts for kids under 10. Each account starts with $250 to help families save. Kids born 2025–2028 can get $1,000 from the U.S. Treasury. The accounts grow through low-cost investments and can become tax-free IRAs when children turn 18.
- Trump Accounts explained: Who will get $1,000 social security and when? Billionaires Michael Dell, Susan Dell pledge $6.25 billionSocial Security: U.S. Department of the Treasury plans to launch "Trump Accounts" on July 4, 2026.
- Dell stock jumps 5% today after boosting growth outlook on strong AI demandDell stock: Dell Technologies stock surged after the company announced higher long-term growth targets. Dell now anticipates annual revenue growth between 7% and 9%, a significant increase from its earlier forecast. Earnings per share are also expected to grow at least 15%. This optimistic outlook is driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
- Dell raises long-term annual revenue, profit growth forecasts on strong AI server demandDell now expects compounded annual revenue growth between 7% and 9%, up from its prior forecast of 3% to 4%. Insatiable demand for computing power needed to train and run generative AI products such as ChatGPT has driven strong demand for companies including Dell and Super Micro Computer.
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- Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok dealDonald Trump revealed billionaires Rupert Murdoch, Lachlan Murdoch, Michael Dell, and Oracle’s Larry Ellison could join a US deal to control TikTok, citing their patriotism. The move follows security concerns over ByteDance’s ownership and a looming January ban.
- Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, tech mogul Michael Dell thrown out of elite $100 billion clubHuang, formerly one of the largest beneficiaries of the AI stock surge, has seen his wealth decline by $17.7 billion this year as Nvidia's stock has fallen 18% since January. His current net worth is $96.7 billion, placing him 16th on Bloomberg’s Billionaires list.
- 'Work smarter, not harder': Dell CEO contradicts Narayana Murthy’s 70-hr work per weekTech industry leaders Michael Dell and Narayana Murthy present two distinct perspectives on success and progress. While Dell champions balance, laughter, and smarter working, Murthy emphasises hard work and discipline as critical for India's economic growth. Their philosophies, rooted in personal experience and cultural context, highlight the importance of individual well-being and collective responsibility in achieving meaningful change.
- Corporates claim employees are their greatest asset but don’t treat them fair, must pay bottom 60% staff better: Mohandas PaiMohandas Pai criticizes stagnant wages for entry-level IT workers, highlighting a mere 15% increase since 2011 despite significant CEO compensation growth. He emphasizes the need for fair wages, especially for the bottom 60% of earners, advocating for higher minimum wages and a reevaluation of compensation policies to address the widening pay gap.
- Nvidia hitting $3 trillion propels Jensen Huang’s wealth above Michael Dell’sOn Friday, Huang reached another milestone, surpassing personal computer pioneer Michael Dell to become the world's 13th-richest person with a net worth of $106.1 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His wealth has increased by more than $62 billion this year, driven by the insatiable demand for Nvidia chips used in artificial intelligence tasks.
- India has abundance of talent, a great resource for Dell: Michael DellIndia is a top resource for tech giant Dell Technologies, according to founder Michael Dell. He praised India's talent pool and desire for a sovereign AI reflecting its culture. Dell announced advancements in AI at the Dell Technologies World event, emphasizing responsible use and the transformative potential of AI on a global scale.
- World's billionaires club booms with record 15 members over $100 billionThe world's super-rich club has reached a record high, with 15 members now holding fortunes over $100 billion. Their combined net worth has surged 13% this year to $2.2 trillion, outpacing inflation and the stock market. Among them are new entrants like L'Oreal heiress Francoise Bettencourt Meyers and Dell founder Michael Dell, while old names like Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim and Indian tycoon Gautam Adani have also rejoined the elite group. Leading the pack are Bernard Arnault, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk, with Arnault holding the title of the wealthiest person.
- ‘Work is an outcome.’ WFH does not hinder career prospects, Dell CEO busts myths on hybrid workThe Dell CEO believes that one no longer needs forced working hours at office to gain sense of belonging.
- How Broadcom CEO Hock Tan shaped a tech giant through acquisitionsFor Tan, now 70, the deal would be the culmination of a string of acquisitions that has helped him turn Broadcom into a technology conglomerate worth $225 billion, along the way building a reputation as an astute dealmaker and ruthless cost-cutter.
- Ten things to know about the $61 billion Broadcom-VMware dealAfter Microsoft Corp.'s $68.7 billion takeover of video game producer Activision Blizzard Inc., Broadcom's acquisition of VMware is the second-largest deal in 2022 globally.
- At 22, Michael Dell began Dell Computers with just $1,000 in a dormitory room. CEO shares throwback post on LinkedInDell began as PC’s Limited in 1984. The company went on to become a global leader in computers.
- Tech’s biggest philanthropists, from Premji to ZuckerbergThe founder and chairman of Wipro has consistently been by far the biggest giver among Indian billionaires. In 2001, he established the Azim Premji Foundation, a nonprofit that started with the purpose of improving the quality education in rural India.
- Technology prevented a complete societal, economic meltdown due to pandemic: Michael DellThe Dell supremo said every organisation is currently trying to figure out how to turn their enormous amount of data into better insights, actions and results
- Suits & Sayings: Investors play hardball for young ed-tech firm; ex-PE exec helps in Air India bid; highflying unicorn's toxic work culture causes attritionCry for help from this young business leader translated to a red card!
- Organisations accelerate digital transformations from years to months: Michael DellThe company is also building a cloud console for better management of technology infrastructure.
- Data is fuel, 5G fabric for digital transformation: Michael DellDell Technologies has announced a Cloud Console that will provide customers a single interface to manage multi-cloud, on-premise, and edge deployments.
- Why Michael Dell sports a steel ring in place of a fitness bandDell likes to stay up to-date with the latest tech toys in the market.
- Dell acknowledges India's data concerns, expects ripple effectDell Technologies CEO says other countries too may seek localisation of data given security and privacy concerns.
- India business is growing at a faster clip than other regions: Michael Dell"There are many different types of security threats. You have hackers, activists… So, each customer requires a set of solutions that corresponds to its challenges," said Michael Dell.
- Dell to return to public markets with tracking stock buyoutFounder Michael Dell took the company he founded in his dorm room private in 2013 with investment firm Silver Lake Management LLC for about $25 billion.
- India important source for tech talent: Dell CFO Tom SweetDell Technologies, one of the world's largest privately held tech company, will also continue to invest in products and solution capabilities in India as well as expanding its sales capacity in the country.
- Average cost of factory labour at less than $2 per hour gives India big advantage of wage arbitrage: Bain and Co. Worldwide Managing Partner, Manny MacedaIndia’s unit cost of factory labour at less than $2 per hour beats that of robots giving it a powerful tool to become a manufacturing hub despite increasing automation of businesses, said Maceda.
- Dell has 49 billion reasons to consider going public againDell Technologies’ 2016 acquisition of EMC nearly tripled the company’s debt load at the time.
- Wealthy families are winning deals away from private equityFamilies were once regarded as slow-moving and inexperienced investors, but that’s all changed.
- Michael and Susan Dell Foundation plans an incubatorThe incubator will look at earlystage companies that offer financial inclusion, digital empowerment, job creation and services in other such impact areas.
- We see big potential in India's digitisation journey: Alok OhrieWe are the single point of contact for customers looking to embark on a digital transformation journey.
- Do or die is passé! Michael Dell swears by 'change or die'Dell Technologies founder shares his mantra for not getting lost in obscurity in an ever-evolving market.
- Dell switches off stealth mode on venture arm; steps into limelight with $100mn to investThe venture arm -- which kept a very low profile when it was part of EMC -- is coming out of "stealth," including disclosing portfolio companies as part of a new push to highlight young businesses.
- KKR teams up with Michael Dell in offer for Germany's GfKDell built up a stake of just over 10 percent in GfK via his MSD Capital fund, potentially throwing into doubt KKR's plans to take over the German company together with GfK Verein.
- Dell's venture capital to chase Indian ventures: Scott Darling, President, Dell Technologies Capital“We now have more capital available for investments than some of our competitors,“ Darling told ET on the sidelines of the Dell EMC World Conference at Austin.
- Indian School of Business seeks education sevices tag, relief under GSTGST Bill exempts educational services’ institute, ISB — not recognised by any statutory body — does not fall within ambit of current definition.
- Digital India Holds $1 trillion Opportunity: Amit Midha and David Webster from DellDigital India is going to create one trillion dollar opportunity for us having best footprint and assets to take on the opportunity that Digital presents.
- Dell closes $67-bn merger deal with EMCThe deal, which was announced in October last year, saw Dell and its partner investment firm Silver Lake raising over $40 billion in debt.
- I have been very consistent in my bullishness on India: Michael DellIf you look at what we do now, we are competing with one part of HP or another part of some little company over here or another company over there.
- The other Murthy! Arun's Hortonworks hit $100 million revenue in 4 years, fastest in Silicon ValleyMeet the other Murthy from Bengaluru – Arun Murthy. No relation to Narayana Murthy, but the 35-year-old’s life is moving along the same extraordinary lines.
- These inspiring billionaires made it big without a college degreeNot everybody who drops out of college starts an amazing company the next day. Steve Jobs dropped out as college was too expensive.
- Suresh Vaswani may exit after integration of Dell’s IT services biz with NTT DataSuresh Vaswani may exit from the combined entity to pursue other opportunities after helping with integration of Dell’s IT Services business with Japan’s NTT Data later this year.
- A look at the top 10 wealthiest tech billionaires of 2016The world’s richest tech billionaires list throws up interesting statistics. Firstly, they are all men. Secondly, they are all from two countries — US and China.
- Growth in services business helps Dell's India revenues cross $2 billionDell CFO Tom Sweet had last year said the company had set a target of touching $3 billion of revenue from the country within a year or two.
- Dell-EMC Corp merger will be complete in June-October 2016 time period: Rajesh Janey, president, EMC CorpThe market in India is around $300 million dollars. If you were to look at pure market from 2011-15, the storage market has grown at a CAGR of only 0.2%.
- Bootstrapping - running a startup without equity funding is the better way forwardBhavin Turakhia, for sure has been celebrating bootstrapping since 1998. Turakhia took a loan of Rs 25,000 from his father and cofounded Directi in 1998.
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- Arohan founder-cum-CEO steps down as the MFI rejigs boardMichael Dell backed Arohan, a micro finance company that was taken over by IntelleCash Microfinance Network in 2012, has shown the door to its founder and chief executive.
- Eight top leaders share the key to successSuccess can often seem like an elusive target. These eight influential business heads share career advice to make it big.
- $300 million venture fund arm of Dell planning to invest in Indian startup ecosystemDell revived its plans to instage startups and signaled its intentions by announcing a fund called the Strategic Innovation Fund.
- What’s worse than one sluggish Hewlett-Packard? TwoWhich big technology company is most likely to follow industry pioneers like Digital Equipment and Sun Microsystems into the tech dustbin?
- LetsVenture brings on Ratan Tata and Mohandas Pai as advisors, investorsRatan Tata and Mohandas Pai, cofounder of Infosys and chairman at Manipal Global also participated in the platform's undisclosed Series A round.
- Dell lines up $49.5bn debt package for EMC dealComputer giant Dell has lined up a debt package for up to $49.5bn to finance its planned acquisition of EMC, the second-largest M&A financing on record.
- Dell obtains financing for EMC acquisitionDell Inc has obtained financing for up to $49.5 billion from banks including Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan, Barclays and BofA Merrill Lynch to fund its acquisition of EMC Corp.
- 20 billionaires who believe in giving back to the societyScores of the world's wealthiest people have donated their riches to hundreds of causes. Here's a look at some of them.
- Dell to buy EMC in $67 bn record tech deal, aims for cloud marketThe deal should help Dell diversify from a stagnant consumer PC market and give it greater scale in the more profitable market for cloud-based data services.
- EMC to shop itself after deal with Dell: ReportsEMC has asked for a 'go-shop' provision to be included in the merger agreement that will allow it to solicit bids from other parties and pay a discounted breakup fee to Dell if there is a deal with another company.
- Dell said to discuss buying EMC, VMware stake to add storageDell Inc. is in talks to combine with EMC people with knowledge of the matter said, in a deal that would help the companies cater to more customers.
- Dell, InMobi forge alliance for an e-commerce platformDell and InMobi have forged a strategic alliance to leverage each other’s capabilities and build a next-generation ecommerce platform for the latter’s customers.
- Scarcity of capital drives innovation: Michael DellAt the recently held ETtech ‘Point Blank’ event, Michael Dell shared his experiences and lessons as an entrepreneur scaling up his company.
- PM Modi's Make in India initiative is very welcome, says Michael DellDell backed PM Modi's ‘Make in India' campaign and said his company would look to increase exports from its manufacturing unit in Chennai.
- Government should make it easy for small, mid-sized companies: Michael DellMichael Dell pitched for creation of an enabling environment for small- and mid-sized cos to start business,.
- Former Apple employee reveals memorable piece of advice he heard from Steve JobsSteve Jobs, the late co-founder and former CEO of Apple, is widely regarded as being one of the most influential leaders in technology and business
- Steve Jobs had absurdly high standards: Ken SegallKen Segall, the one-time ad man who worked closely with Apple, says the tech titan was a single-minded perfectionist.
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- Dell India our fastest growing market; extremely happy with performance: Marius HaasIn a chat with ET, Haas talks about Dell’s India performance, the privatisation journey and the joys of having a one man board.
- Barack Obama discusses economic and security issues with tech CEOsObama met members of the Technology CEO Council and discussed 21st century economic and security issues, including trade, cybersecurity, immigration and tax reform.
- Dell ramping up engineering team to make India its software R&D HubIn 2014, Dell India hired more than 400 engineers to work for its research and development team. It's expected to hire more engineers in 2015.
- India becomes fastest-growing, third-largest market for Dell“Our pace of growth makes India the fastest growing market for Dell globally and India has now emerged as the third largest market for Dell.
- Dell targets $2 billion annual revenue after regaining top spot in PC marketAccording to IDC, which tracks PC shipments, Dell had a 23.1 per cent market share in the first quarter of the year followed by HP with 20.1 per cent.
- Dell Services ropes in former MphasiS EVP Ganesh Murthy as CFOBased in Bangalore, Murthy will report to Dell Senior Vice President and CFO Thomas Sweet and Dell Services president Suresh Vaswani.
- Dell to shift Mohali centre operations to other sitesDell today said it will shift its customer support operations from Mohali to other sites and offered employees to continue work as per 'relocation guidelines'.
- From Salman Rushdie to Richard Gere: Padma Lakshmi and her many beauxThe only man of her age with whom Padma has had a serious, known, relationship is Adam Dell with whom she had her daughter, Krishna Thea Lakshmi-Dell.
- Dell goes to small towns for PC sales; plans to double store countThe technology company, which was taken private by founder Michael Dell last year, has been transitioning to a more services-led approach, but in markets like India it is counting on its hardware to give it an edge.
- Tinder CEO Sean Rad dating Dell’s daughter AlexaSean Rad and Alexa Dell met on the dating app; keep their love life alive on social media.
- Obamacare: Dell to boost offshore delivery capabilities from its Chennai and Coimbatore centresFor one healthcare customer alone, the company was adding 700 staff in India and there were others, Nair said, but declined to give details.
- Dell eyes high-growth Indian tab market with 'Venue'PC maker Dell announced its first major launch with the introduction of 'Venue' line up of Android and Windows-based devices in India.
- Privatisation allows us to be bold: Michael DellMichael Dell spent much of the last year fighting a highly public and nasty battle with the likes of activist investor Cark Icahn, to take the company he founded private.
- We want to engage local community with global startup trends: Jonathan Ortmans, GEWLaunched in 2008 by the Kauffman Foundation, GEW is now present in 138 countries with support from global entrepreneurs like Richard Branson and Michael Dell.
- Regulatory impediments hurting M&A activity in India, says William Hiltz, senior MD, Evercore PartnersEvercore Partners has an exclusive alliance with Kotak Mahindra Capital Company for cross-border deals in the US, UK and Mexico corridor.
- Dell says it has regulatory clearance for $25 billion buyout dealShareholders of the company approved about $25 bn offer made by Dell and Silver Lake Partners to take the US-based computer maker private.
- Michael Dell, Silver Lake win shareholder approval for $25 billion buyoutMichael Dell clinched shareholder approval on Thursday for his $25 billion offer to buy and take Dell Inc private.
- Privatisation will take us to services road faster: Suresh Vaswani, President, Dell Services'In other services, like infrastructure and cloud computing, we haven’t leveraged India as much but we want to,' says Suresh Vaswani
- Dell’s services strategy will leverage India lot more: Suresh Vaswani, President, Dell ServicesSuresh Vaswani is scripting Dell’s services strategy as president, Dell Services , and as a member of Michael Dell’s executive leadership team.
- Dell may lay off 1,000 employees in MohaliThe Texas-based computer hardware and services provider plans a significant rightsizing exercise for its international services business here.
- Dell holds meeting on $24.4 billion buyoutDell has convened a shareholders meeting to vote on founder Michael Dell's plan to take the slumping computer maker private.
- Dell shareholder meeting adjourned to July 24Dell Inc shareholders gathered in Texas on Thursday to vote on founder Michael Dell's $24.4 billion offer to take the company private.
- Like pharma, FMCG and banking stocks: Vallabh Bhanshali, Enam Securities"Telecom has suddenly become a lot more attractive sector and if you see 100% FDI indeed being announced in it, one large deal can lift a lot of gloom."
- Don't seek much advice on what you do: Dell to entrepreneurs"Be crazy and don't seek too much advice on what you propose to do", this is the mantra that Michael Dell has given to budding entrepreneurs in India.
- Michal Dell says buyback 'bit of rebirth, exciting'Shareholders are slated to vote on July 18 on the $ 24.4 billion buy-back offer of Michael Dell and private equity firm Siliver Lake to go private.
- Founders have special nod to make changes: Michael DellWe continue to believe that the next billion PC users will come not from developed countries but emerging countries.
- Now, a regulatory body to set norms for impact investment"The need for a self-regulatory organisation came from the experience of microfinance," says Vineet Rai, managing director, Aavishkaar Fund.
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- CCI clears proposal for buyout of US-based global computing giant DellCCI has approved a proposed buyout of US-based global computing giant Dell Inc by its founder and chief Michael Dell.
- Dell Says Blackstone, Icahn offers may be superior to Michael Dell's bidDell said it got proposals from Blackstone Group and Carl Icahn that may be superior to Michael Dell’s $24.4 billion buyout plan.
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