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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak prioritized passion over profit

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Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc., stated that his primary motivation for starting the company was not financial gain, but rather the desire to bring his personal computer idea to life and earn recognition from fellow engineers. Despite his significant stake in Apple, which could have made him a trillionaire, Wozniak gradually sold his shares, opting for a modest weekly paycheck and emphasizing a skepticism towards wealth accumulation. He advised graduates to pursue unconventional paths and focus on activities they love, rather than solely on monetary rewards. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    Apple’s Steve Wozniak says he cofounded the tech giant after 5 rejections from HP—not to ‘make money.’ For years, his paycheck was just $50

    While he could’ve been a trillionaire today, Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak sold his stake early: “I didn’t want to be near money, because it could corrupt your values.”

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