Businesses That Started In A Garage

10. Michael Dell Changed How We Interact With Computers

Founded in 1984 by Texas college student, Michael Dell, the company was originally called “PC’s Limited” (he obviously didn’t want to waste too much time thinking about a company name).

After becoming increasingly frustrated about how inaccessible modern technology was becoming and that you had to build your personal computer by installing one piece of hardware at a time, Dell sought to change the landscape by selling custom-built computers tailored to the end user’s specific needs.

The company was headquartered in the teenager’s dorm room, but after a few months, the ambitious entrepreneur dropped out of college to pursue his business interests full-time.

The company’s growth was phenomenal, as within its first year of operating, it grossed more than $73 million in sales.

The youngster had come up with an innovative idea, and there was a huge demand for it.

Today the business is worth over $60 billion and employs over 160,000 people.