Is Ronald Wayne A-List?
NoD
No — Ronald Wayne is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
1976F$0.001M
Co-founds Apple Computer
Wayne co-founds Apple Computer with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.
1976F$0.0008M-$0.00019999999999999998M
Sells Apple Stake
Wayne sells his 10% stake in Apple for $800, missing out on its future success.
1990F$0.01M+$0.0092M
Works in Engineering
Wayne continues to work in the electronics industry.
2011D▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Apple Originals Sold
Wayne sells the original Apple partnership agreement for $1.6 million.
2026D$1M+$0.9M
Forgotten Founder
Wayne is remembered as the 'forgotten founder' of Apple, a footnote in the company's history. Still, he lives comfortably.
Last updated: February 25, 2026