Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc., was born on February 24, 1955, in
San Francisco, California. He was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs, who
raised him in Silicon Valley. Steve Jobs attended Homestead High School
in Cupertino, where he met his future partner, Steve Wozniak.
In 1976, at the age of 21, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
started Apple Computer in their garage with a loan from Jobs's parents.
Their first product, the Apple I computer, was designed and hand-built
by Wozniak. The Apple II, introduced in 1977, became one of the first
highly successful mass-produced personal computers.
Under Jobs's leadership, Apple continued to innovate with
products like the Macintosh, which introduced the graphical user
interface (GUI) to the mainstream market. However, internal power
struggles led to Jobs being ousted from the company he founded in 1985.
After leaving Apple, Jobs went on to found NeXT, a computer platform
development company, and acquired Pixar Animation Studios.
During this time, Apple struggled without Jobs's visionary
leadership. In 1997, Apple bought NeXT, bringing Jobs back into the fold
as an advisor. He eventually took over as CEO, leading the company
through a period of unprecedented success. Under his guidance, Apple
released revolutionary products such as the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and
iPad. These devices not only transformed the tech industry but also made
Apple one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, after a long
battle with pancreatic cancer. His legacy lives on through the
innovative products and design philosophy that continue to influence
technology today.