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What 8 Tech Billionaires Were Doing In Their 20s

Kevin SmithApr 13, 2013, 23:44 IST

flickr/ehudWhat were you doing during your 20s?

Probably attending a college or university, enjoying your youth, and having new experiences away from home.

Many of technology's most notable billionaires were doing no such thing.

Michael Dell for instance was already investing in stocks and precious metals before he graduated high school.

During their early years, Dell and the other seven entrepreneurs were busy laying the foundations for some of today's biggest and most recognizable companies.