How Michael Dell Built the Fortune
Michael Dell is worth an estimated $324.48B today — #2 on the world's rich list. Founder, chairman, and CEO of Dell Technologies.
The fortune didn't appear overnight. The first milestone on the public record came at age 19: founded dell. Everything after that is a chain of documented decisions — this is that chain, year by year.
The Milestones
1984: Founded Dell
at age 19Started the company from his University of Texas dorm room, selling custom PCs directly to customers.
1988: Dell IPO
at age 23Took the company public.
2013: Took Dell private
at age 48Led a roughly $25 billion buyout to take Dell private.
2018: Returned to public markets
at age 53Brought Dell Technologies back to the stock market.
Today: #2 in the world
Michael's net worth is an estimated $324.48B, updated in real time from public holdings. See the live number →
Michael in the News
- Michael Dell Loses $10.68B in a Day as DELL Slides 3.39% (July 12, 2026)
Milestones are drawn from widely-reported public history; ages are computed from the birth year and can be off by one depending on the month. Net worth is our real-time estimate.