11 Famous Companies that Started in a Garage

Dell

Dell is another American multifunctional computer technology company that develops, sells and repairs computers and other related products and services. The company was founded in 1984 by Michael Dell and is regarded as one of the biggest technology firms in the world. There are more than 170,000 people who work at Dell in the United States and around the world.

Nevertheless, what many people don’t know about this company is that our famous entrepreneur, Michael Dell, dropped out of college in order to focus his whole attention on developing computers in his garage, after getting $1,000 in expansion capital from his family. In addition, the company grossed more than $73 million in its first year of operation.

Yet, from a few resources, a garage and a brilliant idea, to a company with more than 170,000 employees all over the world, Michel’s determination was totally worth it, turning his idea into a large and successful company.

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