Steve Jobs

Paul Buchheit, the engineer behind Gmail, once challenged the popular wisdom in tech product development with an essay where he argued that a "great" product needs to do only a few things very well. What Happened: In a 2010 blog post, Buchheit discussed the common criticism of the first iPad,...

Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang’s rejection of PowerPoint presentations isn't a quirky habit—it's part of a broader trend among some of the most successful tech leaders who believe slide decks are a barrier to real thinking. What Happened: In "The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang...

Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW) chief executive Frank Slootman says he runs his companies on the mantra the late Steve Jobs loved: a product is either "insanely great" or it's “total sh*t.” What Happened: By erasing the gray zone, Slootman argues, leaders bulldoze mediocrity and force...

Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) CEO Marc Benioff credits a pivotal 2010 conversation with Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs for shaping the focused product strategy that helped build his company’s $270.8 billion market capitalization. What Happened: Speaking at the 2024 All-In Summit with President...

Oracle Corp. (NYSE:ORCL) co-founder Larry Ellison, one of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Co-founder Steve Jobs' closest friends, once listed the qualities one would need if they wanted to be like him. What Happened: Speaking to the Wall Street Journal after Jobs' passing, Ellison spoke about the depth of...

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs was famous for his exacting standards and impeccable instincts. For those who pitched him ideas, it was a high-stakes and nerve-wracking moment. Ken Kocienda, the ex-Apple engineer behind iPhone's autocorrect feature, offered a glimpse into what it was like to present...

Two years before he returned to rescue Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Steve Jobs argued that hiring "only A players" is the single biggest lever in tech. What Happened: In a newly resurfaced clip of a 1995 interview for the Computerworld Information Technology Awards, clipped by Startup Archive, the...

A new study made public last month suggests that left-handed CEOs, including tech giants like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg, may possess an edge in driving innovation and outperforming their competitors. What Happened: Research by accounting professors Long Chen and June Woo Park at...

Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen described Steve Jobs as a demanding yet transformative force while describing the Apple co-founder’s leadership style. What Happened: Speaking on the "a16z Speedrun" podcast, Andreessen said popular stories about Jobs range from portraying him as a saintly...

Steve Jobs never hesitated to ask for help—even from people he had never met. In a 1994 interview, the Apple co-founder shared, "I've never found anybody that didn't want to help me if I asked them for help." It is a simple truth, yet many people struggle to implement it in their personal and...

Billionaire Bill Gates disclosed during a podcast interview that his children will inherit less than 1% of his total wealth. What Happened: Gates, during a podcast, Figuring Out With Raj Shamani, shed light on his personal beliefs regarding wealth distribution in affluent families. He...

In an era of layoffs, economic uncertainty, and office fashion scrutiny, Gen Z is turning to a familiar icon for guidance: Steve Jobs and his signature work uniform. What Happened: Gen Z and young millennial workers are adopting a minimalist fashion strategy inspired by Apple Inc. co-founder Jobs—...

More than three decades ago, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) co-founder Steve Jobs sounded the alarm about America’s growing reliance on foreign-made technology components—an issue that's back in the spotlight as President Donald Trump renews his criticism of U.S. dependence on overseas...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs would have turned 70 years old on Monday, Feb. 24. Apple fans and investors continue to pay premium prices at auctions for memorabilia related to Jobs. What Happened: A rare signed business card of Jobs from 1983 recently hit the auction...

The week was buzzing with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) news. From a rare Steve Jobs-signed business card going under the hammer to the announcement of a new product launch, Apple has been making headlines. Let’s dive into the top stories. Steve Jobs’s Signed Business Card Up For Auction A...