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Who was Steve Jobs?
Steve Jobs (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American entrepreneur, inventor, and business leader best known as the co-founder of Apple Inc. His relentless pursuit of innovation and design transformed personal technology, making him one of the most influential figures in modern history.
Born in San Francisco and adopted at birth, Jobs grew up in Cupertino, California, where he developed an early interest in electronics. In 1976, alongside Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, Jobs co-founded Apple in his garage. Their first products, the Apple I and Apple II, revolutionized the personal computer industry.
In 1984, Apple introduced the Macintosh, notable for its user-friendly interface. However, following internal conflicts, Jobs left the company in 1985. He went on to found NeXT, a computer company focused on advanced software, and acquired The Graphics Group, later renamed Pixar. Pixar went on to become a leader in animated films, producing hits like Toy Story and eventually merging with Disney.
Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, rescuing the company from near bankruptcy. Under his leadership, Apple launched groundbreaking products including the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad—devices that reshaped computing, music, communications, and media. Jobs was renowned for his focus on simplicity, design, and the integration of hardware and software.
After a long battle with pancreatic cancer, Steve Jobs passed away in 2011 at age 56. His legacy endures in Apple’s global success and in his revolutionary vision that blended technology, art, and innovation to change the world.