TLDR;
This video chronicles the life and career of Steve Jobs, from his birth and adoption to his death from pancreatic cancer. It highlights key moments such as the founding of Apple, the release of groundbreaking products like the Apple II and the iPod, his time at Pixar, and his eventual return to Apple as CEO. The video also touches on personal aspects of his life, including his marriage and family, as well as his famous "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish" speech.
- Birth and Adoption
- Founding of Apple and Key Products
- Pixar and Return to Apple
- Death and Legacy
Who Is Steve Jobs? [0:01]
The video introduces Steve Jobs and his significance as a visionary and innovator in the tech industry. It sets the stage for a chronological exploration of his life and career.
February 24, 1955 Birthday [0:06]
Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco to Joanne Carole Schieble and Abdulfattah Jandali. He was soon given up for adoption and became the adoptive son of Clara and Paul Jobs.
January 1, 1970 Meets Steve Wozniak [0:25]
In 1970, Steve Jobs met Steve Wozniak. Despite a four-year age difference, they quickly became close friends and collaborators.
April 1, 1976 Apple Computer Company is Founded [0:39]
On April 1, 1976, Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne co-founded Apple Computer Inc. The company achieved a record-setting public stock offering in 1981 and joined the Fortune 500 list in 1983.
June 5, 1977 The Apple Two Computer is Released [1:01]
Apple released the Apple II computer on June 5, 1977. It was the first personal computer available in a plastic case with colour graphics.
May 17, 1978 Jobs’ First Daughter [1:14]
Steve's ex-girlfriend Chris-Ann Brennan gave birth to their daughter Lisa on May 17, 1978. Initially, Steve refused to acknowledge his paternity.
September 12, 1985 Fired by Apple [1:31]
Due to the Macintosh computers being underpowered, expensive, and lacking software applications, sales were poor. Steve Jobs was eventually fired from Apple for not addressing the problem quickly enough. He then founded NeXT Inc., which specialised in workstation computers.
February 3, 1986 Buys the Future Pixar Company [2:00]
On February 3, 1986, Steve Jobs purchased the Graphics Group division of Lucasfilm for $10 million, transforming it into Pixar Animation Studios.
March 18, 1991 Wedding [2:18]
Steve Jobs married Laurene Powell on March 18, 1991, in a ceremony at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park, presided over by Zen Buddhist monk Kobun Chino Otogawa. They had three children: Reed, born in September 1991, and daughters Erin in 1995 and Eve in 1998.
November 29, 1995 Becomes Pixar's President [2:47]
Steve Jobs became Pixar's president and CEO on November 29, 1995. That year, Pixar released Toy Story, which earned $192 million at the box office and was the first full-length computer-animated feature film.
December 10, 1996 Apple Buys Back Steve Jobs [3:10]
On December 10, 1996, Apple, facing financial difficulties due to its inability to improve its operating system (OS), bought NeXT for $429 million to acquire their NEXTSTEP OS. Steve Jobs was then hired as an advisor.
July 9, 1997 Becomes Apple's CEO [3:32]
On July 9, 1997, Steve Jobs became Apple's CEO after Gilbert Amelio struggled with the company's finances, leading to the board of directors rehiring Jobs.
October 23, 2001 Say Hello to iPod [3:50]
On October 23, 2001, Steve Jobs unveiled the iPod at a small media event on Apple's campus after an eight-month crash development program. The introduction of the iPod would transform Apple.
April 28, 2003 Apple Opens iTunes Store [4:10]
Apple opened the iTunes Music Store on April 28, 2003, revolutionising the music-recording industry. iTunes proved that customers would pay for songs, changing the music industry forever, at a time when illegal downloads from pirate services like Napster were prevalent.
August 1, 2004 Pancreatic Surgery [4:38]
Steve Jobs underwent surgery on August 1, 2004, to remove a cancerous tumour in his pancreas, a condition that would eventually prove fatal.
June 12, 2005 Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish [4:52]
On June 12, 2005, Steve Jobs delivered a memorable commencement speech at Stanford University. His closing remarks, "Stay hungry, stay foolish," a quote from the last page of the Whole Earth Catalogue, became iconic.
January 25, 2006 Sells Pixar to Disney [5:37]
On January 25, 2006, Disney bought Pixar from Steve Jobs for $7.4 billion. Jobs joined Disney's board as its top shareholder, owning an estimated 7.29 percent of the company as of March 2011.
January 9, 2007 Welcome to iPhone [6:04]
During his keynote presentation at Macworld 2007 on January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone with its revolutionary touch-screen interface. He also introduced Apple TV and announced the company's name change from Apple Computer Inc. to Apple Inc.
January 27, 2010 iPad is Created [6:31]
Apple released the iPad on January 27, 2010, selling 500,000 units in its first week. The iPad quickly became a popular tablet, gaining 84 percent of the tablet market by the end of the year.
August 24, 2011 Retires and Becomes Apple's Chairman [6:51]
On August 24, 2011, Steve Jobs stepped down from his role as CEO of Apple Inc. and became Chairman of the Board, taking on a less influential position.
October 5, 2011 Steve Jobs Dies of Pancreatic Cancer [7:06]
Steve Jobs died in Palo Alto on October 5, 2011, at the age of 56, after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly a decade. His last words were "OH WOW. OH WOW. OH WOW."