Steve Jobs, born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California, was a visionary entrepreneur and a driving force behind the creation and success of Apple Inc. He was adopted at birth by Paul and Clara Jobs. Jobs showed an early interest in electronics, which would shape his future. In 1972, he enrolled at Reed College in Oregon but dropped out after just one semester, opting to audit classes instead. One of the notable courses he took was a calligraphy class, which later influenced the typography of Apple’s products.

In 1974, Jobs returned to California, where he worked for Atari, a video game company. During this time, he traveled to India seeking spiritual enlightenment. Upon his return, he and his friend Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer in 1976. Jobs and Wozniak revolutionized the personal computer industry with the introduction of the Apple I, followed by the Apple II, which became one of the first highly successful mass-produced personal computers.

In 1984, Jobs introduced the Macintosh, a computer that featured a graphical user interface, which was groundbreaking at the time. However, after internal conflicts at Apple, Jobs resigned in 1985. He then founded NeXT, a computer platform development company, and later acquired the computer graphics division of Lucasfilm, which he turned into Pixar. Under his leadership, Pixar created films like "Toy Story" and became a major success in animation.

Apple, struggling without Jobs, eventually acquired NeXT in 1997, bringing him back into the company. Jobs became CEO once again and set the company on a path to revolutionize several industries. The launch of the iMac, followed by the iPod in 2001, iPhone in 2007, and iPad in 2010, cemented Apple’s reputation as an innovator. His insistence on design, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate consumer desires set Apple apart from its competitors.

Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2004. Despite undergoing treatment, his health declined over the years. In August 2011, Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple due to his health, and he passed away on October 5, 2011. His legacy endures through Apple's continued influence in technology, design, and culture.

REFERENCE:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs