Michael Dell turned $1,000 and a college dorm room into a $302 billion company. His advice to founders seeking validation: ‘Don’t go ask’

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Some of the most successful tech companies in U.S. history started from humble beginnings. Steve Jobs cofounded Apple in a garage—and Dell’s founder started his $302 billion legacy from his dorm room. Another thing they have in common: They were both college dropouts.