Steve Wozniak

Date of Birth: August 11, 1950

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Date of Death: N/A (Steve Wozniak is alive)

Biography

Stephen Gary Wozniak, commonly known as Steve Wozniak or “Woz,” is an American electronics engineer, programmer, philanthropist, and technology entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Inc. alongside Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne. Born on August 11, 1950, in San Jose, California, Wozniak showed an early interest in electronics and technology. He attended the University of California, Berkeley, but dropped out to focus on his work with Steve Jobs. Wozniak is best known for designing the Apple I and Apple II computers in the mid-1970s. His work on the Apple II, in particular, helped establish Apple as a major player in the burgeoning personal computer market. Despite his success, Wozniak remained grounded and eventually left Apple in 1985 to pursue various philanthropic endeavors and personal projects. Over the years, Wozniak has been involved in several other ventures, including founding CL 9, which developed the first programmable universal remote control, and co-founding Wheels of Zeus (WoZ), a company aimed at developing wireless GPS technology. He has also been a notable speaker and advocate for technology education.

5 Interesting Facts about Steve Wozniak

1. Steve Wozniak designed the Apple I and Apple II computers almost entirely by himself.

2. He is a recipient of the National Medal of Technology, awarded in 1985 by President Ronald Reagan.

3. Despite his technological prowess, Wozniak has admitted he is not a fan of social media and prefers privacy.

4. He has been portrayed in several films and TV shows, including the biographical movies “Jobs” and “Steve Jobs.”

5. Wozniak has a notable philanthropic side, having donated substantial amounts to education and various charities, including a $7 million donation to fund technology in schools.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Steve Wozniak

1. “Never trust a computer you can’t throw out a window.”

2. “If you love what you do and are willing to do what it takes, it’s within your reach.”

3. “Wherever smart people work, doors are unlocked.”

4. “I never thought I would be a businessman. I was always an engineer.”

5. “It’s more important to understand the hardware than the software.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Steve Wozniak’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $100 million.

Children

Steve Wozniak has three children from his marriages. He was married four times, and his children include Jesse John Wozniak and two others whose names are not widely publicized to maintain their privacy.