Technology billionaires who dropped out of college

Going to college is the goal of most high school students, as it ensures them a better future as professionals, but spending 5 or more years in classrooms is not synonymous with success.

There are geniuses who left the university aside to devote themselves to their dreams. Today, we are going to tell you about 5 billionaires of technology that changed classes for work and with excellent results.

Bill Gates

Not only is he one of the richest men on the planet, he is also one of the most committed to improving the world. Bill Gates began programming at age 12 and, upon completing high school, entered Harvard.

His passing through college did not last long. In the third year and only 20 years, decided to leave and dedicate full time to Microsoft, at that time a venture.

Now we know that his decision was correct and, Gates is without doubt one of the most important men in computer history and the father of the most used Operating System in the world: Windows.

Michael Dell

When you read Dell, surely you come to mind one of the most successful companies in the production of computers. The company is named after its founder, Michael Dell.

Like Gates, Michael Dell was a Harvard student and initially sold computers at the same university. The business liked it, left the classrooms and, already at 24 was named as the entrepreneur of the year by the magazine Inc.

In 2000, Michael has been already a billionaire and the next year, Dell became the largest computer manufacturer in the world. His decision to change the university for business was adequate.

Mark Zuckerberg

If you do not have a Facebook account, you are part of a small minority. This social network was born in a bedroom of Harvard University, with a young Mark Zuckerberg.

His social network was so successful, that Zuckerberg dropped out of college in his sophomore year and dedicated himself to Facebook. His dedication paid off: He was, at the time, one of the youngest billionaires in history.

Facebook continues to grow and so is the fortune and influence of Mark Zuckerberg, who at the age of 30, has still much more to deliver.

Steve Jobs

The genius behind Apple did not last long in college either. Steve Jobs attended only six months to the University, being a tremendous expense for his parents, although in only a few years showed that that money was nothing compared to the fortune that began to accumulate.

Steve Jobs not only founded Apple and was behind products like the Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod, but also participated in the creation of Pixar. A creative genius who left the world with only 56 years, but with a legacy that will live forever.