In this interview, David Senra explores Michael Dell's entrepreneurial journey, motivations, and business philosophies. Dell shares early influences, such as his childhood fascination with the stock market and taking apart electronics to understand them. The conversation covers Dell's early business, supply chain strategies, and competition with companies like Compaq and IBM. Dell emphasizes the importance of curiosity, continuous learning, and adapting to technological changes, highlighting the necessity of reinventing a business to avoid self-sabotage. He also discusses the role of fear, naivete, and confidence in entrepreneurship, as well as the value of studying other entrepreneurs and maintaining a culture of innovation within his company.
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