Steve Jobs

Revolutionized multiple industries: personal computing (Mac), animation (Pixar), music (iPod), phones (iPhone), and tablet computing (iPad), emphasizing intuitive design.

Portrait of Steve Jobs
"Stay hungry. Stay foolish."

Biography

Early Life

Adopted at birth in California. Dropped out of Reed College but audited calligraphy classes that influenced Apple's typography. Started Apple in his parents' garage with Steve Wozniak.

Major Achievements

Revolutionized multiple industries: personal computing (Mac), animation (Pixar), music (iPod), phones (iPhone), and tablet computing (iPad), emphasizing intuitive design.

Signature Works

He did not write books, but his philosophy was heavily shaped by Autobiography of a Yogi (Yogananda) and Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. His authorized biography by Isaacson is definitive.

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