Steve Jobs, born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California, was an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc. He played a significant role in the personal computer revolution and the development of iconic products like the Macintosh, iPhone, iPod, and iPad. Here’s a brief biography of his life:

Steve Jobs was adopted shortly after his birth by Paul and Clara Jobs. He grew up in Mountain View, California, which was later to become the heart of Silicon Valley. Jobs showed an early interest in electronics and gadgetry.

Jobs attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon, but dropped out after one semester. However, he continued to audit classes, including calligraphy, which he later credited as a major influence on Apple’s elegant design and typography.

In 1976, Jobs co-founded Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) in his parents’ garage along with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Their first product, the Apple I, was a personal computer kit. The company’s breakthrough came with the Apple II, one of the first highly successful mass-produced personal computers.

Jobs was ousted from Apple in 1985 after a power struggle with the company’s board of directors. He then founded NeXT Computer and also acquired the computer graphics division of Lucasfilm, which eventually became Pixar Animation Studios. In 1996, Apple acquired NeXT, bringing Jobs back to the company he co-founded.

Under Jobs’ leadership, Apple introduced innovative products such as the iMac, iPod, iTunes, iPhone, and iPad, revolutionizing multiple industries. His emphasis on design, user experience, and innovation contributed significantly to Apple’s success.

Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, after a long battle with a rare type of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on through Apple’s continued success and the impact of his innovations on the technology industry.

Jobs’ life and work have been widely discussed and documented, including in the official biography “Steve Jobs,” written by Walter Isaacson and published in 2011, which provides an in-depth look into his personal and professional life.