Steve Jobs
The man who thought different
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Synopsis
Walter Isaacson's biography about Steve Jobs is like no other biography written. Isaacson interviewed Jobs more than 40 times and over 100 of his friends, family, and colleagues. He was able to get extraordinary details with regards to his life and even was able to witness his last moments.
Isaacson portrays the brilliant and brutal side of Jobs, thus showing the readers a full 360-degree view of what kind of person he really was. Isaacson had developed a relationship with Jobs, yet he was able to remove all personal bias from the book.
The book elaborates on how the early life of Jobs shaped the principles he applied in design and management at Apple, Pixar, and NeXT. The reader is whirred through ups and downs in the life of Jobs-from the launching of the iconic Apple products, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod to the devastating moment when Jobs was ousted from the very company he had built from scratch.
If you really want to know how such a visionary in Steve Jobs actually achieved all that super success, what really happened behind the curtains; there's no better place to get started than Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson.
Main Characters
There were countless important figures in Steve Jobs' life, but here are the ten who played the most key roles.
Steve Jobs
The co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs was a complex visionary who transformed industries like computing, music, and mobile phones. Known for his demanding leadership style and passion for design, he redefined how technology integrates with art.
Steve Wozniak
The technical mastermind behind the Apple I and Apple II computers, Steve Wozniak was Jobs' partner in founding Apple. Woz's engineering brilliance brought Jobs' vision to life, creating some of the first user-friendly personal computers.
Laurene Powell Jobs
Steve's wife and a powerful advocate for education and social reform, Laurene was a crucial part of Jobs' personal life. She continues to carry forward his legacy through her philanthropic work.
John Sculley
The former CEO of Apple, Sculley was brought in by Jobs but later became his rival. Their relationship marked one of the most dramatic periods in Apple's history.
Tim Cook
The current CEO of Apple, Tim Cook succeeded Steve Jobs after his death. As Jobs' trusted confidant, Cook helped steer Apple to even greater success.
Jony Ive
The chief designer at Apple, Jony Ive was a close collaborator of Jobs. Ive's iconic product designs, including the iPhone and iPod, helped define Apple's brand.
Mike Markkula
An early investor and mentor to Jobs, Mike Markkula played a pivotal role in Apple's formation and early strategic decisions, helping to shape its future.
Ed Catmull
Co-founder of Pixar, Ed Catmull became a key figure in Jobs' life after he bought Pixar. The collaboration led to Pixar's incredible success and later its acquisition by Disney.
Bob Iger
The CEO of Disney, Bob Iger became a close friend of Jobs, especially after Disney's acquisition of Pixar. Their personal and professional relationship continued to shape the entertainment industry.
Daniel Kottke
A close friend of Jobs from his early days, Daniel Kottke was a key figure in Apple’s early history, even accompanying Jobs on his spiritual journey to India.
Life & Legacy
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."