Steve Jobs

Design is how it works.

The Legacy

Steve Jobs was the visionary co-founder and CEO of Apple Inc. and Pixar Animation Studios. A true pioneer of the personal computer era, he seamlessly blended technology with the liberal arts. Through his obsession with user-centric design, minimalist aesthetics, and uncompromising quality, he revolutionized six distinct industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.

Key Facts & Milestones

1955

Early Life

Born on February 24 in San Francisco, California. Raised in his childhood home in Los Altos, which would eventually become known as Silicon Valley.

1976

The Birth of Apple

Co-founded Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak in his parents' garage, releasing the Apple I motherboard and sparking the personal computing revolution.

1985 — 1986

Exile, NeXT & Pixar

Resigned from Apple following a board dispute. Founded NeXT Computer (the OS that later became macOS) and purchased the graphics division of Lucasfilm, renaming it Pixar.

1995

Toy Story & Billionaire Status

Pixar released Toy Story, the first fully computer-animated feature film. The subsequent IPO made Jobs a billionaire.

1997 — 1998

The Greatest Turnaround

Apple acquired NeXT, bringing Jobs back. He launched the "Think Different" campaign and released the colorful iMac G3, saving Apple from bankruptcy.

2001 — 2010

The Golden Era of Innovation

Orchestrated a decade of unprecedented innovation by launching the iPod (2001), the revolutionary iPhone (2007), and the iPad (2010).

2011

A Lasting Legacy

Resigned as CEO of Apple in August due to health issues. Passed away on October 5, leaving behind the futuristic Apple Park campus and a company that changed the world.