Wozniak's motivation for cofounding Apple was to earn the admiration of fellow engineers, not to build a tech empire.

While he could’ve been a trillionaire today, Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak sold his stake early: “I didn’t want to be near money, because it could corrupt your values.”

While he could’ve been a trillionaire today, Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak sold his stake early: “I didn’t want to be near money, because it could corrupt your values.”

Wozniak's motivation for cofounding Apple was to earn the admiration of fellow engineers, not to build a tech empire.