10 World Powerful People Who did Not Go To College

7:55:00 AM Amad Ahmad 0 Comments

Powerful men are made they are not always born in elite and some of them come from the most humble backgrounds and may not even have had a chance at a proper school and college education. This article explores 10 such powerful people who without college degree went on to become major globe straddling giants.

 #1. Bill Gates:  Currently with a net worth of over 79.5 billion he is an infamous American businessman, philanthropist and investor. He co-founded Microsoft which went on to become the world’s biggest PC software company. Even though he got the golden opportunity of studying in the prestigious Harvard, he dropped out of college and started his own company.

#2. Steve Jobs:  The co-founder of Apple corporations who had a net worth of 11 billion was a college drop out. After completing his schooling from Homestead High School in the year 1972, he enrolled in Reed College.
Although he came from a humble background yet his parents were ready to finance their son’s college education. He however had a change of heart and left midway.
#3. Steve Wozniak: No t many know that Steve Wozniak was actually the acting force behind Apple Corporations. The co-founder of the company he was Steve Jobs’, “brainier counterpart”. Standing with a net worth of 100 million, even he did not complete his college education.
#4. Richard Branson:  The owner of the Virgin airlines, mobiles, records and brands with a net worth of 4.9 billion, Richard Branson was a dyslexic who hated school and could not even complete it.
#5. Michael Dell: The founder of Dell computers with a whooping net worth of 20 billion was enrolled in the University of Texas where he started forming the basis of what went on to become Dell. However he dropped out soon and went on to becoming one of the youngest CEO enlisted over the Fortune 500 list.
#6. Coco Chanel: Credited with being one of the most famous icons of the post World War 1 era, Coco Chanel continuous to inspire women till date. A famous French fashion designer her brand of couture, jewellery, fragrance and handbags continues to amaze generations.
#7. James Cameron: A Canadian film-maker who gave us movies like Titanic, Avatar, Terminator and stands at a net worth of around 700 million was a college drop-out.
#8. Ray Kroc: An infamous American philanthropist and businessman, Ray Kroc joined McDonald’s in the year 1954 and very soon built it up to be the most happening fast food centres in the world.
#9. Richard Schulze: Standing at a net worth of around 2.6 million, Richard Schulze is an American businessman who is also the founder of the Best Buy chain. Also an active philanthropist he donated 50 million to the St. Thomas University. He is currently leading a relaxed life in Bonita Springs, Florida.

10. Walt Disney: The co-founder of Walt Disney Company who went on to win 7 Emmy awards, 22 Academy Awards and is still known as a cultural icon for his remarkable contributions to the field of entertainment.

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