Ronald G. Wayne is a pioneering figure in American technology and innovation, best known as the often unsung third cofounder of Apple Computer. In 1976, Wayne partnered with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak to form Apple, drafting the original partnership agreement, designing the company’s first logo, and authoring the Apple I computer’s user manual. At the time, Wayne brought a level of maturity and business understanding to the table, helping to guide the company in its earliest moments. His contributions to Apple’s foundation remain a fascinating part of tech history.

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Prior to and following his time with Apple, Wayne built a distinguished career in engineering and product development. He worked at Atari during the formative years of the video game industry, where he focused on internal documentation systems and product development infrastructure. His technical acumen and knack for systems thinking helped shape processes that scaled with the growth of companies operating on the bleeding edge of entertainment technology.