Interview Archive

Read a collection of interviews with Ronald G. Wayne, including discussions on Apple’s founding and his personal perspectives.

Apple at 50: Five Decades of Thinking Different

Computer History Museum

"On April 1, 1976, Apple Computer was founded with a radical idea: that powerful computing should be personal. Fifty years later, Apple stands as one of the most influential technology companies in history—shaping not only products, but culture, design, and how billions of people interact with technology every day."

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Apple Co-Founder Ronald G. Wayne Disavows “$800 Sale” Narrative at Apple@50 Event

Eyes on Hollywood

"Ronald G Wayne tells CBS correspondent David Pogue he never sold his 10% stake, citing liability concerns and early partnership structure."

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Adam Mendler

You Can’t Stop the Growth of Knowledge: Interview with Ronald Wayne, Co-Founder of Apple

"I can only say that I began as a tinkerer, fascinated with the world. I regarded the world as a huge sandbox with all the toys I could play with. I was curious, and I responded to that curiosity by trying to find answers to everything that came across my focus."

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Ronald Wayne – the man who stands at the very beginning of the Apple saga

Vedrina

"In December 1976, he received a check for $800 from Steve Jobs without any supporting documentation or explanation, which he did not realize at the time represented a purchase of his partnership interest."

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Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrated at Computer History Museum

The Mercury News

"Wayne was cut in for 10 percent of the company for his advice and helping to facilitate the deal between the two Steves."

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PC Mag

'I Never Actually Sold That.' Apple’s Third Founder Claims He Still Owns a 10% Stake in the Company

He helped start Apple with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak—then left 12 days later. Now, at age 91, Ronald G. Wayne is telling a different story.

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The Savoir Faire Audio Experience

A Lifetime of Innovation with Ronald G. Wayne

From tinkering as a child during the Great Depression to helping shape the earliest structure of Apple, Ronald’s story is not about hype—it’s about skill, discipline, and understanding how things actually work.

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