Pumpers vs. Realists

On many of the message boards about Microvision, there are derisive voices who call those who are optimistic about the future of the company "pumpers."

I offer this humble comparison of a pumper, vs a "realist" about another American Company.



Mike Markkula was a "pumper" of Apple. 

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Markkula) 

He put $170,000 of his own money into Apple and took an active role in the company.

"Mike Markkula is an American entrepreneur who was an angel investor and second CEO of Apple Computer, Inc., providing early critical funding and managerial support and has a net worth $1.2 billion. Mike Markkula earned his net worth as an investor and entrepreneur."

Mike Markkula new worth at CelebrityNetWorth.com




CNN Ronald Wayne

And the story of a guy who was NOT a pumper, who was really smart with his money.

Ronald Wayne