David Senra Michael Dell, Dell Technologies | David Senra
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Oct 12, 2025 
In this chat, Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, shares his journey from a dorm-room startup to a global tech powerhouse. He discusses his early fascination with stock markets and technology, emphasizing curiosity and problem-solving. Dell reveals his innovative business strategies, leveraging component economics and storytelling to build company culture. He also highlights the importance of adapting to rapid technological change and embraces AI as a game changer for future growth, all while maintaining an obsessive focus that drives success.
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Early Obsession With Markets
- Michael Dell discovered the stock market and business fascination as a curious 11–12-year-old roaming downtown Houston.
- That early obsession seeded his lifelong entrepreneurial drive and focus on finance and markets.
Seeing Value By Opening Products
- Taking apart IBM's PC revealed it was assembled from third‑party components and sold at huge markups.
- That realization showed Dell the economics of PCs and inspired a direct, low‑cost strategy.
Obsession With Cost Mapping
- Examine your costs down to the penny to find profit and competitive opportunities.
- Drive down costs faster than competitors to expand influence and win markets.
