50 Facts About Michael Dell

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  1. Michael Dell was born in Houston, Texas on February 23, 1965.
  2. He founded Dell Technologies, one of the world’s leading technology companies, in 1984 at the age of 19.
  3. Dell was named one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” by Time magazine in 2007 and 2013.
  4. He was included in Forbes’ list of billionaires every year from 1992 to 2021.
  5. Dell is known for his business philosophy of “direct model” or “build-to-order” manufacturing, which cuts out intermediaries and allows the company to sell computers directly to customers.
  6. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied business and biology.
  7. Dell is a member of the Board of Directors of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, a philanthropic organization that focuses on improving the lives of children in underserved communities.
  8. He is an avid collector of art, with a particular interest in modern and contemporary works.
  9. In 1997, Dell became the youngest CEO to have his company listed on the Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. corporations.
  10. Dell has received numerous awards and accolades for his business leadership, including the Horatio Alger Award and the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship.
  11. He has a net worth of over $50 billion, making him one of the richest people in the world.
  12. Dell is a strong advocate for education and has donated millions of dollars to schools and educational institutions.
  13. In 1999, he published a book called “Direct from Dell: Strategies That Revolutionized an Industry,” which details his business philosophy and experiences building Dell Technologies.
  14. Dell is married to Susan Lieberman Dell and has four children.
  15. He is a fan of the Houston Rockets basketball team and has been known to attend games in person.
  16. In 2014, Dell and his wife donated $25 million to the University of Texas at Austin to support the construction of a new medical school building.
  17. Dell is a strong believer in the power of technology to transform businesses and industries, and has spoken extensively on the topic at conferences and events around the world.
  18. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Geographic Society and the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.
  19. Dell is a major donor to political campaigns, with a history of supporting candidates from both major parties.
  20. In 2015, he was inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame.
  21. Dell is known for his low-key and private personal style, and rarely gives interviews or talks about his personal life.
  22. He has been named one of the “Top 50 CEOs” by Chief Executive magazine multiple times.
  23. Dell is a strong believer in corporate social responsibility and has implemented numerous sustainability initiatives at Dell Technologies.
  24. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Round Rock Independent School District, a public school district in Texas.
  25. In 2015, Dell and his wife donated $1 million to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, a non-profit organization that works to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare.
  26. Dell is a member of the Board of Directors of the Baylor College of Medicine, a leading medical research institution.
  27. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas, a pediatric hospital in Austin.
  28. Dell is a member of the Board of Directors of the Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,
  29. n 2016, Dell was named one of the “World’s Most Innovative Leaders” by Fast Company magazine.
  30. He has been named one of the “Top 50 Most Powerful People in Technology” by Fortune magazine multiple times.
  31. Dell is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship and has spoken at numerous events and conferences on the topic.
  32. In 2017, he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
  33. Dell is a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Medical Center, a leading healthcare organization.
  34. He has served on the Board of Directors of the National Committee on United States-China Relations, a non-profit organization that promotes understanding between the two countries.
  35. Dell is a member of the Board of Directors of the Environmental Defense Fund, a non-profit organization that works to protect the environment.
  36. In 2018, he was named one of the “Top 100 Global Business Influencers” by the Cambridge Judge Business School.
  37. Dell is a strong believer in the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and has implemented numerous initiatives to promote diversity at Dell Technologies.
  38. He has been named one of the “Top 50 Most Powerful People in Business” by Fortune magazine multiple times.
  39. Dell is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a Smithsonian Institution museum in Washington, D.C.
  40. In 2019, he was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame.
  41. Dell is a member of the Board of Directors of the New York Public Library, a research library system in New York City.
  42. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Partnership for New York City, an organization that promotes economic growth in New York City.
  43. Dell is a member of the Board of Directors of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, a museum in Washington, D.C.
  44. In 2020, he was named one of the “Top 50 Most Influential People in the World” by Forbes magazine.
  45. Dell is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Constitution Center, a non-profit organization that promotes understanding of the U.S. Constitution.
  46. He has served on the Board of Directors of the National Academy of Sciences, a prestigious scientific organization in the United States.
  47. Dell is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Museum of Natural History, a museum in Washington, D.C.
  48. In 2021, he was inducted into the International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology Hall of Fame.
  49. Dell is a member of the Board of Directors of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a performing arts center in Washington, D.C.
  50. He has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades for his business leadership and philanthropic efforts, including the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy and the President’s Volunteer Service Award
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