Steven Paul Jobs
- Born:
- February 24, 1955, San Francisco, California, USA
- Died:
- October 5, 2011, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Entrepreneur, Business Magnate, Inventor
Early Life and Education
- Adopted at birth by Paul and Clara Jobs.
- Attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon, but dropped out after six months.
- Audited calligraphy classes at Reed College, which later influenced Apple's typography.
Career and Major Achievements
- Co-founded Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne in 1976.
- Played a key role in the development of the Apple II, one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputers.
- Forced out of Apple in 1985.
- Founded NeXT Inc. in 1985, a computer company focusing on workstation computers.
- Acquired Pixar Animation Studios in 1986, transforming it into a major force in animated film.
- Returned to Apple in 1997 as interim CEO.
- Oversaw the development and launch of the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
- Credited with revitalizing Apple and transforming it into one of the world's most valuable companies.
- Served as CEO of Apple until shortly before his death.
Notable Works
- Apple II
- Macintosh
- NeXT Computer
- iPod
- iPhone
- iPad
- Pixar Films (Executive Producer)
Legacy and Impact
Steve Jobs is remembered as a visionary leader and innovator who revolutionized the personal computer, music, and mobile phone industries. His relentless pursuit of perfection and user-friendly design transformed the way people interact with technology. Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs PDF is a comprehensive look at the man and his impact.