“A penny for your thoughts?” “$300 Billion for your thoughts?” The untold story.
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Kevin Jurovich
In 1976, Ron Wayne made a $300 billion decision. 😳
As Apple’s forgotten third co-founder, Wayne sold his 10% stake for just $2,300 total, a mere 12 days after the company’s founding.
At 41, he saw financial risks in partnering with the young and ambitious Jobs (21) and Wozniak (26).
Despite designing Apple’s first logo and drafting its partnership agreement, Wayne chose security over potential.
Today, that stake could be worth over $300 billion (absent dilution).
“I made the best decision with the information available to me at the time.” Wayne reflected.
The most valuable opportunities often require us to take risks and believe in something before it’s fully realized. True innovation—and its rewards—belong to those willing to take the leap.
