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Apple's third co-founder sold his stake for $800

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Ronald Wayne got cold feet because he didn't want to be financially liable for Steve Jobs' debts. Today, that stake would be worth hundreds of billions. He claims he has no regrets, which is the biggest lie in economic history.

Apple's third co-founder sold his stake for $800
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