Steve Wozniak is an American computer engineer and programmer who co-founded Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) with Steve Jobs. A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for over thirty years, Steve Wozniak has significantly shaped the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products: the Apple I and II, as well as influencing the development of the popular Macintosh.
In 1976, Wozniak and Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer. The following year, he introduced the Apple II, featuring a central processing unit, a keyboard, color graphics, and a floppy disk drive, which was integral in launching the personal computer industry.
In 1981, Wozniak returned to UC Berkeley to complete his degree in electrical engineering and computer science. For his achievements at Apple, he was awarded the National Medal of Technology by the President of the United States in 1985, the highest honor bestowed on America’s leading innovators. In 2000, he was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and received the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, The Economy and Employment for designing the first personal computer and for his contributions to education in grade schools.
Over the years, Steve has been involved in various business and philanthropic ventures, focusing on enhancing computer capabilities in schools and encouraging creativity through hands-on learning. He made significant investments in education, adopting the Los Gatos School District, and providing hands-on teaching and donations of state-of-the-art technology equipment. He founded the Electronic Frontier Foundation and was a founding sponsor of the Tech Museum, Silicon Valley Ballet, and Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose.
Steve currently serves as Chief Scientist for Fusion-IO and is a published author. His New York Times bestselling autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon, was released in September 2006 by Norton Publishing. His television appearances include reality shows Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, and The Big Bang Theory. He takes a customized approach to each presentation he delivers, speaking directly with event hosts to ensure a unique, conversational, and relevant focus. The result is a highly personalized and unforgettable talk delivered by one of the most influential pioneers of the technology industry.
Steve Wozniak is an American computer engineer and programmer who co-founded Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) with Steve Jobs. A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for over thirty years, Steve Wozniak has significantly shaped the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products: the Apple I and II, as well as influencing the development of the popular Macintosh.
In 1976, Wozniak and Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer. The following year, he introduced the Apple II, featuring a central processing unit, a keyboard, color graphics, and a floppy disk drive, which was integral in launching the personal computer industry.
In 1981, Wozniak returned to UC Berkeley to complete his degree in electrical engineering and computer science. For his achievements at Apple, he was awarded the National Medal of Technology by the President of the United States in 1985, the highest honor bestowed on America’s leading innovators. In 2000, he was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and received the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, The Economy and Employment for designing the first personal computer and for his contributions to education in grade schools.
Over the years, Steve has been involved in various business and philanthropic ventures, focusing on enhancing computer capabilities in schools and encouraging creativity through hands-on learning. He made significant investments in education, adopting the Los Gatos School District, and providing hands-on teaching and donations of state-of-the-art technology equipment. He founded the Electronic Frontier Foundation and was a founding sponsor of the Tech Museum, Silicon Valley Ballet, and Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose.
Steve currently serves as Chief Scientist for Fusion-IO and is a published author. His New York Times bestselling autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon, was released in September 2006 by Norton Publishing. His television appearances include reality shows Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, and The Big Bang Theory. He takes a customized approach to each presentation he delivers, speaking directly with event hosts to ensure a unique, conversational, and relevant focus. The result is a highly personalized and unforgettable talk delivered by one of the most influential pioneers of the technology industry.
