Steve Jobs: One of Technologys Visionary's by Deon Watson https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs A wall with sections en-us 2025-05-17 01:04:17 UTC 2025-05-24 16:14:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Steve Jobs deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454761397 Steven Paul Jobs (February 24th, 1995 - October 5th, 2011) was a visionary entrepreneur, inventor, and co-founder of Apple Inc, which then revolutionized technology. He was known for his relentless pursuit of innovation, Jobs changed industries with products like the iPhone, iPod, iPad, and even Pixar films, leaving a lasting legacy.

]]> 2025-05-17 01:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454761397 Date of Birth & Death deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454763944 Steve Jobs was born & raided in the United States of America and was born on February 24th, 1955, in San Francisco, CA but sadly passed away on October 5th, 2011, in Palo Alto, CA.


]]> 2025-05-17 01:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454763944 Family & Early Life deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454765714 His biological parents actually gave him up for adoption, where then he was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs, a couple in Mountain View, CA. Grew up in Silicon Valley, having an interest in electronics. His father who is a machinist, taught him to tinker with machines in their garage. But throughout Mr. Jobs whole life, he lived in different parts of CA, moved to Oregon once to attend college and also travelled to India once.

]]> 2025-05-17 01:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454765714 Education & Learning deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454767495 Steve Jobs attended places like Homestead High School in Cupertino, where he then met his future Apple Co-Founder, Reed College in Portland, but drops out due to financial strain and dissatisfaction with formal education. He was self-taught in electronics through garage projects with his father. Explored Zen Buddhism and Eastern spirituality during his 1974 trip to India & also attended De Anza College in Cupertino over two semesters.

]]> 2025-05-17 01:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454767495 Early Jobs deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454768158 Summer job at Hewlett-Packard as a teenager, where he befriended Steve Wozniak & also worked as a video game designer at Atari in 1974, saving money for his India trip.

]]> 2025-05-17 01:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454768158 Apple Inc. deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454773080 Co-Founded Apple with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne in 1976, starting in his parents garage. Launched the Apple I in 1976 then within another year dropping the Apple II in 1977. Led Apple's revival with products like the iMac (1998), iPod (2001), iPhone (2007), and iPad (2010). Also Founded NeXT Inc. which led Jobs back to Apple. Chairman and majority shareholder of Pixar & Board Member of The Walt Disney Company (2006-2011).

]]> 2025-05-17 01:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454773080 Cultural Impact deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454774186 Inspired innovation and risk-taking in entrepreneurs worldwide. Influenced design aesthetics with a focus on simplicity, influenced by Zen Buddhism and modernist architecture.

]]> 2025-05-17 01:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454774186 Personal Computing deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454775297 Co-created the Apple II, one of the first successful mass-produced personal computers, making computing accessible to homes and schools. Introduced the Macintosh, pioneering graphical user interfaces that became standard in modern computing.

]]> 2025-05-17 01:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454775297 Apple's Growth deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454776903 Turned Apple into the world's most valuable company by 2011, with a market value exceeding $350 billion. Oversaw the iPhone's dominance, capturing over 80% of the smartphone market share at its peak.

]]> 2025-05-17 01:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454776903 Pixar's Dominance deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454777768 Led Pixar to produce films grossing over $3.2 billion worldwide before its Disney acquisition. Earned a Grammy Trustees Award in 2012 and an Edison Achievement Award in 2012 as well for innovation.

]]> 2025-05-17 01:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454777768 Macintosh (1984) deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454779736 Despite its innovation, its high price ($2,495) and limited software led to disappointing sales, contributing to Jobs' 1985 ousting.

]]> 2025-05-17 01:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454779736 Lisa (1983) deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454780407 Named after Jobs' daughter, it was innovative but priced at $9,995, making it unaffordable and a commercial flop.

]]> 2025-05-17 02:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454780407 Rebellious Nature deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454780900 His resistance to traditional education fueled his unconventional thinking, driving Apple's "Think Different" campaign and innovative products.

]]> 2025-05-17 02:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454780900 Spiritual Journey in India deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454781428 His 1974 trip and study of Zen Buddhism shaped his minimalist aesthetic, influencing Apple's sleek, user-friendly designs.

]]> 2025-05-17 02:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454781428 Legacy deonwatsonapple https://padlet.com/deonwatsonapple/DeonPresentationOnSteveJobs/wish/3454782529 Steve Jobs' legacy endures through Apple's continued innovation, Pixar's storytelling, and his inspiration for entrepreneurs to pursue passion and perfection


His philosophy of combining technology with the humanities reshaped how we interact with devices, making them intuitive and personal.

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