Early Life and Education
Michael Saul Dell was born on February 23, 1965, in Houston, Texas. He started PC-related businesses as a teenager and enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin in 1983, where he studied pre-med before leaving to focus on his business full-time Forbes profile.
He founded PC's Limited in 1984 from his dorm room, selling IBM-compatible computers built to order directly to customers. The company later became Dell Computer Corporation and pioneered the direct-to-consumer model in the PC industry.
Career and Companies
Dell Technologies Leadership
Dell took his company public in 1988, and Dell Technologies became one of the largest technology infrastructure companies in the world. He served as CEO for many years and returned to the role in 2007 after a brief period as chairman, then stepped down as CEO again in 2020 while remaining as chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies SEC filings.
Other Major Investments and Boards
Dell co-founded MSD Capital and MSD Partners, private investment platforms managing capital across technology, healthcare, and other sectors. He has served on the boards of directors of major companies, including Tesla and SpaceX Tesla board.
Net Worth and Rankings
Current Net Worth
As of the latest public data, Michael Dell's net worth is estimated in the tens of billions of dollars, making him one of the wealthiest people in the world. His wealth is primarily tied to his stake in Dell Technologies and other investments Forbes.
Global Rankings
He regularly appears on Forbes lists of the world's richest people and among the top billionaires globally. His ranking fluctuates with market conditions, but he remains a prominent figure in the global technology and business landscape.