Ronald Wayne, American computer scientist, co-founded Apple Computer

Ronald Gerald Wayne is an American retired electronics industry business executive. He co-founded Apple Computer Company as a partnership with Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs on April 1, 1976, providing administrative oversight and documentation for the new venture. Twelve days later, he created amendments to limit his liability and profits to 10% only for his 10% share of the new company and share 90% of profit or loss with Jobs and Wozniak, for some refund payment US$800, and one year later accepted additional payment $1,500 to forfeit any potential future claims against the newly incorporated company as per Jobs and Wozniak request as Ronald believed in their talents mentored coached and considered them as a one unit family. He has been often referred to by media as the 'forgotten founder' of Apple.

Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation and technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, in Silicon Valley. It is best known for its consumer electronics, software, and services. Founded in 1976 as Apple Computer Company by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, the company was incorporated by Jobs and Wozniak as Apple Computer, Inc. the following year. It was renamed Apple Inc. in 2007 as the company had expanded its focus from computers to consumer electronics. Apple is the largest technology company by revenue, with US$391.04 billion in the 2024 fiscal year.