Who Founded Dell
Dell was started by Michael Dell in 1984. He was an 18-year-old college freshman at the University of Texas at Austin when he founded the company.
How Dell Began
Michael Dell launched the business from his dorm room with the goal of selling personal computers directly to customers. The direct-to-consumer model helped keep costs low and allowed the company to grow quickly.
Michael Dell’s Early Career
Before starting Dell, Michael Dell was interested in business and technology from a young age. He dropped out of college to focus full time on the company, which later became one of the largest PC manufacturers in the world. Read more about Michael Dell
