A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than 40 years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple's first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak's Apple I personal computer. The following year, he introduced his Apple II personal computer, featuring a central processing unit, a keyboard, color graphics, and a floppy disk drive. The Apple II was integral in launching the personal computer industry.
Current work
Wozniak currently serves as Chief Scientist for Fusion-IO and is a published author with the release of his New York Times best selling autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon, 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.
Previous experience
Education: In 1981, he went back to UC Berkeley and finished his degree in electrical engineering/computer science. For his achievements at Apple Computer, Wozniak 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.
Awards: In 2000, he was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and was awarded the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, The Economy and Employment for single-handedly designing the first personal computer and for then redirecting his lifelong passion for mathematics and electronics toward lighting the fires of excitement for education in grade school students and their teachers.
Teaching: Through the years, Wozniak has been involved in various business and philanthropic ventures, focusing primarily on computer capabilities in schools and stressing hands-on learning and encouraging creativity for students. Making significant investments of both his time and resources in education, he adopted the Los Gatos School District, providing students and teachers with hands-on teaching and donations of state-of-the-art technology equipment. He founded the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and was the founding sponsor of the Tech Museum, Silicon Valley Ballet and Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose.
Talking Points
Innovation
Innovation
Creativity
Creativity
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
The Internet of Things
The Internet of Things
The Founding of Apple Computer
The Founding of Apple Computer
How to Foster Creativity and Innovation in a Technical Environment
How to Foster Creativity and Innovation in a Technical Environment
How to Breed an Entrepreneurial Mindset in a Corporate Culture
How to Breed an Entrepreneurial Mindset in a Corporate Culture
iWoz
iWoz
Robotics and Automation
Robotics and Automation
Education
Education
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Steve Wozniak's Formative Moment
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than 40 years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple's first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak's Apple I personal computer. The following year, he introduced his Apple II personal computer, featuring a central processing unit, a keyboard, color graphics, and a floppy disk drive. The Apple II was integral in launching the personal computer industry.Highlights from Steve Wozniak's appearance at Augsburg College 2017
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than 40 years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple's first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak's Apple I personal computer. The following year, he introduced his Apple II personal computer, featuring a central processing unit, a keyboard, color graphics, and a floppy disk drive. The Apple II was integral in launching the personal computer industry.Steve Wozniak Debunks One of Apple's Biggest Myths
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than 40 years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple's first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak's Apple I personal computer. The following year, he introduced his Apple II personal computer, featuring a central processing unit, a keyboard, color graphics, and a floppy disk drive. The Apple II was integral in launching the personal computer industry.Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, interviewed at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2014
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than 40 years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple's first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak's Apple I personal computer. The following year, he introduced his Apple II personal computer, featuring a central processing unit, a keyboard, color graphics, and a floppy disk drive. The Apple II was integral in launching the personal computer industry.Highlight of conference. Audience thoroughly engaged. Great stories. Opportunity to see and hear someone who changed the way we live. Inspiring. ... keep reading AXA Australia
An IT genius and a lovely person, Steve's warmth and passion for technology and innovation really inspired the delegates. Beyond a great speech, he was simply excited to be there! His obvious enjoyment of people and new ideas gave a great energy to our event, translating to the delegates, media and VIP guests.
