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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Mike Markkula''' (born February 11, 1942) is an American entrepreneur and investor who is widely recognized as an instrumental figure in the development of [[Apple Inc.|Apple Computer Inc.]] He was the second CEO of Apple from 1981 to 1983, succeeding [[Steve Jobs]] and preceding [[John Sculley]].<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
Markkula was born in [[Los Angeles]], California. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the [[University of Southern California]] in 1964.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
Markkula started his career at [[Fairchild Semiconductor]], where he worked as a marketing manager. He later joined [[Intel Corporation|Intel]] as a marketing executive and was one of the earliest employees. He retired from Intel at the age of 32 after making a significant amount of money from stock options.<br />
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In 1976, Markkula invested $250,000 in Apple Computer Inc., which was then a fledgling company started by Steve Jobs and [[Steve Wozniak]]. He also provided crucial business expertise, serving as a mentor to the young founders and helping to guide the company's early development. He served as the company's president and chairman before becoming CEO in 1981.<br />
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During his tenure as CEO, Markkula oversaw the launch of the [[Apple Lisa]] and the [[Apple Macintosh]], two of the company's most iconic products. He stepped down as CEO in 1983 but continued to serve on Apple's board of directors until 1997.<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Markkula is married to Linda Markkula. They have two children and reside in [[California]]. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in the field of education.<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Markkula's contributions to Apple and the broader tech industry have been widely recognized. He is often credited with providing the business acumen and leadership that helped transform Apple from a start-up into a major global corporation.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[History of Apple Inc.]]<br />
* [[Silicon Valley]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:American business executives]]<br />
[[Category:Apple Inc. executives]]<br />
[[Category:People from Los Angeles]]<br />
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]<br />
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