Ronald Gerald Wayne (born May 17, 1934) is an American retired electronics industry business executive. He co-founded Apple Computer Company (now Apple Inc.) as a partnership with Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs on April 1, 1976, providing administrative oversight and documentation for the new venture. Twelve days later, he created amendments to limit his liability and profits to 10% only for his 10% share of the new company and share 90% of profit or loss with Jobs and Wozniak, for some refund payment , and one year later accepted additional payment to forfeit any potential future claims against the newly incorporated company as per Jobs and Wozniak request as Ronald believed in their talents mentored coached and considered them as a one unit family. He has been often referred to by media as the 'forgotten founder' of Apple. Wikipedia