8 successful tech leaders who overcame a learning disability called dyslexia

Justin Sullivan/GettyApple founder Steve JobsWhen you get caught up in the billion- dollar success stories of tech entrepreneurs, it's easy to overlook some of the adversities they had to overcome.

But some of the most successful tech leaders have faced a reading disorder called dyslexia. It's a form of learning disability that hampers your ability to read or write.

About 10% to 15% of the US population are dyslexic, but only a small portion of them recognize it and receive treatment.

These 8 tech entrepreneurs and CEOs didn't let their reading disabilities to slow them down.