This timeline details the founding of MicroStrategy and its early growth as a software company.
Founding of MicroStrategy
1988
Saylor and Sanju Bansal founded MicroStrategy with a focus on developing software for data mining and business intelligence. Initially, their funding came from consulting work.
Early Contracts and Growth
Early 1990s
MicroStrategy secured contracts with major corporations like McDonald's and helped them analyze vast amounts of data. This period saw significant growth for the company.
Relationship with Apple
1996
MicroStrategy worked closely with Apple, developing sophisticated data analysis tools for the company. This partnership helped establish MicroStrategy's reputation.
Initial Public Offering (IPO)
1998
MicroStrategy went public, becoming one of the most successful IPOs of the dot-com boom. Saylor became a billionaire at the age of 33.