According to CoinMeta, Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc., stated in a speech that he co-founded Apple after being rejected five times by HP, not with the intention of making money. Wozniak recalled that his salary at the time of founding Apple was only $50. He emphasized that he started the company out of a passion for personal computers and respect for his fellow engineers, rather than in pursuit of wealth. Wozniak also encouraged graduates not to be afraid to take non-traditional paths, believing that the importance of education in life is self-evident.