Steve Jobs was a trailblazing entrepreneur and creative visionary. His work at Apple, Pixar, and NeXT revolutionized not just products, but entire industries including personal computing, animation, and mobile technology.
Early Life and Apple Founding
Born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, Jobs dropped out of college but never stopped learning. In 1976, he co-founded Apple with Steve Wozniak in a garage, launching the Apple I and later the iconic Macintosh.
Creative Breakthroughs
After being ousted from Apple in 1985, Jobs founded NeXT and helped shape Pixar, which produced groundbreaking films like Toy Story. He returned to Apple in 1997, leading the creation of the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
Design and Philosophy
Jobs was known for his perfectionism and focus on simplicity, elegance, and user experience. He believed in the intersection of technology and liberal arts — creating products that people loved to use.
Famous Quotes
"Stay hungry, stay foolish."
"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do."
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."
Legacy and Impact
Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, but his influence remains everywhere — from smartphones and digital media to the very way we think about design, innovation, and leadership.
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