Question: This discussion will focus on the early days of Dell Computers. Mr. Michael Dell is the founder of the computer company Dell, Inc. He created one of the most profitable computer companies in the world with annual sales of up to $50 billion American dollars. Mr. Dell has also become one of the wealthiest people in the world with a 4th place listing on the Forbes list in 2005 and an estimated worth of $18 billion.
Please view all the segments of this video from Stanford's Entrepreneurship Corner, The Culture and Dynamics of Dell, Inc. During the Early Years (by Michael Dell, Dell, Inc.)
What were the biggest challenges Dell faced early in its history? How did some of these challenges eventually contribute to company success?
What does Mr. Dell mean by the computer industry being inefficient?
How does Dell successfully implement processes in a fast-growing company?