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 sold his 10% share of the new company back to Jobs and Wozniak, for , and one year later accepted a final to forfeit any potential future claims against the newly incorporated company. He has been often referred to by media as the 'forgotten founder' of Apple. Wikipedia