Steve Jobs

Date of Birth: February 24, 1955

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Date of Death: October 5, 2011

Biography

Steve Jobs, born Steven Paul Jobs on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California, was an American entrepreneur, inventor, and industrial designer. He was the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc., the chairman and majority shareholder of Pixar, a member of The Walt Disney Company’s board of directors following its acquisition of Pixar, and the founder, chairman, and CEO of NeXT. Jobs is widely recognized as a pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, along with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Jobs was adopted at birth by Paul and Clara Jobs. He attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon, but dropped out after one semester, though he continued to audit classes, including one on calligraphy. In 1976, Jobs and Wozniak co-founded Apple in the Jobs family garage. The Apple I was their first product, followed by the Apple II, which was highly successful and established Apple as a major player in the fledgling personal computer industry. After being forced out of Apple in 1985, Jobs founded NeXT, a computer platform development company that specialized in higher education and business markets. In 1986, he acquired the computer graphics division of Lucasfilm Ltd., which was spun off as Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar went on to produce massively successful films like “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo,” and “The Incredibles.” Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, where he reinvigorated the company with innovative products such as the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad, transforming Apple into one of the world’s most valuable companies. He was known for his visionary outlook, attention to design, and ability to anticipate consumer needs. Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

5 Interesting Facts about Steve Jobs

1. Steve Jobs was adopted at birth by Paul and Clara Jobs.

2. He dropped out of Reed College after one semester but continued to audit classes.

3. Jobs was known for his minimalist aesthetic and attention to detail.

4. He was awarded more than 300 patents over his lifetime.

5. Jobs was a pescatarian, meaning he ate no meat except for fish.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Steve Jobs

1. “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.”

2. “Stay hungry, stay foolish.”

3. “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”

4. “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”

5. “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the time of his death in 2011, Steve Jobs’ net worth was estimated to be around $10.2 billion.

Children

Steve Jobs had four children: 1. Lisa Brennan-Jobs, born in 1978, from his relationship with Chrisann Brennan. 2. Reed Jobs, born in 1991, with his wife Laurene Powell Jobs. 3. Erin Siena Jobs, born in 1995, with Laurene Powell Jobs. 4. Eve Jobs, born in 1998, with Laurene Powell Jobs.