Steve Jobs (1955–2011) was an American entrepreneur, inventor, and business magnate best known as the co-founder of Apple Inc. He played a pivotal role in the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s and was influential in the development of a variety of consumer electronics, including the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Jobs was known for his visionary leadership, emphasis on design and user experience, and innovative marketing strategies.
Alongside Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, Jobs founded Apple in 1976, and the company quickly became known for its innovative products. After being ousted from Apple in 1985, he founded NeXT, a computer platform development company, and acquired the animation studio Pixar, which later created successful films such as "Toy Story."
Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, leading the company through a period of rapid growth and major product launches that transformed technology and media. Under his leadership, Apple became one of the most valuable companies in the world. Steve Jobs passed away from pancreatic cancer in October 2011 but left a lasting legacy in technology, design, and entrepreneurship.
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