Steve Jobs
S- Birthday
- February 24, 1955
- Age
- 70
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $10.2B
About
Steven Paul Jobs was an American businessman, inventor, and investor who co-founded Apple Inc. in 1976 and became a pioneer of the personal computer revolution. He was the visionary force behind revolutionary products including the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. After being ousted from Apple in 1985, he founded NeXT and acquired Pixar Animation Studios, returning to Apple in 1997 to lead it to become the world's most valuable company. Jobs passed away in 2011, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential entrepreneurs and innovators in technology history.
Career Timeline
Founds Apple Computer
Jobs co-founds Apple with Steve Wozniak, launching the Apple II.
Apple Goes Public
Apple goes public, making Jobs a multimillionaire.
Ousted from Apple
Jobs is forced out of Apple due to internal power struggles; net worth decreases slightly due to severance package details.
Founds NeXT, Buys Pixar
Jobs founds NeXT and purchases Pixar, investing heavily in these ventures, further decreasing net worth.
Pixar Releases Toy Story
Pixar releases Toy Story, becoming a massive success and significantly increasing Jobs's net worth.
Returns to Apple as CEO
Apple acquires NeXT, and Jobs returns as interim CEO, beginning Apple's turnaround.
Launches the iPod
Apple launches the iPod, revolutionizing the music industry and massively increasing Jobs's net worth.
Launches the iPhone
Apple launches the iPhone, revolutionizing the mobile phone industry and further increasing Jobs's net worth.
Launches the iPad
Apple launches the iPad, creating the tablet market and further boosting the company's value.
Death
Jobs dies, leaving a legacy as one of the greatest innovators in history. His net worth reflects his immense impact on the tech industry.
