Steve Jobs.
American entrepreneur; co-founder of Apple Inc. (1955–2011)
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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The Cards app was identified as a product concept originally dreamed up by Steve Jobs.Some support1 report
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The company's leadership lineage is being discussed, noting that John Ternus will become the eighth head of the company, following the leadership of Steve Jobs and Tim Cook.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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John Ternus's leadership is expected to drive growth, building on his experience under Tim Cook and Steve Jobs.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Steve Jobs was ousted from Apple in 1985, leading to the founding of Bloomberg and a subsequent firing in Baltimore.Some support1 report
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The company adheres to Steve Jobs' original hardware philosophy.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Accessory maker produces cases for flagship device, and Jobs enforced strict protocols on component suppliers.Some support1 report
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Tim Cook's tenure at Apple includes inheriting the company from Steve Jobs and guiding policy amid US-China tensions.Some support1 report
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Greg Joswiak took over marketing from Phil Schiller, who helped shape major products like the App Store and Apple Watch under Steve Jobs.Well supported4 reports
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An author is reading Steve Jobs' biography, involving both Steve Jobs and Walter Isaacson.Some support1 report
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Stock fell after Steve Jobs announced medical leave, following tracking of Danish companies' profitability.Some support1 report
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Steve Jobs criticized Microsoft's application software shortcomings and lack of originality during a discussion involving Bill Gates.Some support1 report
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A new innovation space has opened in Nicholasville, which is being used as an analogy for the startup environment, referencing figures like Steve Jobs.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Steve Jobs explored a return strategy for Apple Inc., utilizing NeXT as a base, while Larry Ellison was also involved in the discussions.Some support1 report
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The event lists historical figures and companies that contributed to US entrepreneurship and scientific progress, including Moderna, MIT, and Elon Musk.Some support1 report
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Tim Cook is reported to have adopted successful elements of Steve Jobs' leadership and strategic exit plans, leading Apple's current strategy.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Apple Music strategy and creative direction are being guided by Steve Jobs' philosophy, according to Eddy Cue.Some support1 report
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Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, along with Generation Jones, are noted to be driven to invent new things due to economic constraints.Some support1 report
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Steve Jobs' eulogy was published in the New York Times.Some support1 report
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Steve Wozniak became involved with Pixar after leaving Apple, the company he co-founded in 1976.Some support2 reports
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Around Steve Jobs this week
News at the entities that move Steve Jobs most-
Steve Wozniak StructuralEFFORCE Group was founded by Steve Wozniak, and TROOPS entered a conditional sales and purchase agreement with the new company.Moves Steve Jobs
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Greg Joswiak StructuralGreg Joswiak announced that Apple will hold its product event in Tribeca.Moves Steve Jobs
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cook StructuralA hotel group is currently requiring staff for housekeeping and cooking roles.Moves Steve Jobs
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Microsoft StructuralMicrosoft and Google face scrutiny regarding operations and market trends, drawing investment analysis from firms like Putnam.Moves Steve Jobs
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Jobs StructuralElizabeth Holmes borrowed secrecy from Jobs in 2016.Moves Steve Jobs
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Apple Inc. StructuralStrong quarterly earnings from tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon boosted investor confidence, driven by AI data center demand.Moves Steve Jobs
Connections
The 40 strongest of 56, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Apple Inc. Structural
Steve Jobs was the founder and visionary leader whose foundational vision defined Apple Inc.'s identity and success.
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Steve Wozniak Structural
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak were co-founders of Apple in 1976, establishing a foundational professional partnership.
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John Ternus Structural
Ternus's current leadership and function are structurally dependent on the company's foundation and vision established by Jobs.
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Tim Cook Structural
Jobs established the strategic vision and hired Cook, who subsequently succeeded him as CEO and built upon that foundation.
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Phil Schiller Operational
Steve Jobs and Phil Schiller were key operational partners who collaborated on defining Apple's major products and initiatives.
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Greg Joswiak Structural
Greg Joswiak holds the role of SVP for marketing at Apple Inc., the company founded by Steve Jobs.
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Jobs Structural
Steve Jobs was a key leader whose decisions and opposition influenced the company Jobs.
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NEXT Structural
The company NEXT was founded by Steve Jobs after he left Apple.
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cook Structural
A's professional success was built upon the foundation and vision established during B's leadership era.
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New York Times Transactional
A's eulogy was published in the New York Times.
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Microsoft Structural
Steve Jobs co-founded Microsoft and historically criticized the company's lack of originality.
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Art Levinson Operational
Art Levinson successfully persuaded Steve Jobs to change his mind on a specific matter.
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Pixar Structural
Steve Jobs became involved with Pixar after leaving Apple, establishing a foundational relationship.
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Ron Johnson Operational
Steve Jobs and Ron Johnson collaborated on retail strategy, and Johnson later documented Jobs' retail philosophy.
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Cards Structural
Steve Jobs conceived the Cards app, establishing a foundational link between the person and the technology.
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Intel Transactional
Apple chose to integrate Intel's processors into its computer designs as a key supplier during 2005.
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Craig Federighi Structural
Federighi holds a senior software executive role at Apple, a company founded by Jobs.
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Bill Gates Operational
Jobs publicly criticized the application software shortcomings of Gates' company.
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Cue Mentioned together
Cue adopted storytelling techniques influenced by Steve Jobs.
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Mill Structural
The company Mill is currently led by Rogers, whose operational base is in Silicon Valley, linking it to the legacy of Steve Jobs.
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Adobe Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a thematic comparison between the atmosphere of Adobe Max and Steve Jobs' historical keynote presentations.
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Levi Strauss & Co. Shared context
Anecdotal evidence suggests Steve Jobs incorporated Levi's products into his personal daily rotation.
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San Francisco Chronicle Mentioned together
The relationship involved the San Francisco Chronicle reporting on professional financial filings related to Steve Jobs.
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NBC Mentioned together
The relationship is described as a cultural influence where NBC's content draws inspiration from the persona of Steve Jobs, specifically related to Star Trek themes.
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Duo Mentioned together
Duo is a product unveiled by Apple, a company historically associated with Steve Jobs.
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Aneel Bhusri Mentioned together
Aneel Bhusri tracks Steve Jobs' career journey and return to Apple for inspiration.
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Christopher Brown Mentioned together
Christopher Brown provides commentary and advice regarding the success and legacy of Steve Jobs and Apple.
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David Pogue Mentioned together
David Pogue has written articles about Steve Jobs.
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Jensen Huang Mentioned together
Both are cited as successful entrepreneurs driving innovation in California's technology sector.
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Elon Musk Mentioned together
Musk cited Jobs in an article to argue that expertise requires less preparation.
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Compaq Operational
The evidence suggests that Steve Jobs, as a visionary, actively competed with Compaq in the market.
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New Balance Mentioned together
New Balance utilized a promotional campaign to recreate an iconic photo of Steve Jobs.
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Larry Ellison Transactional
Larry Ellison attempted to acquire Apple outright for $5 billion.
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Matthew Rogers Operational
Matthew Rogers collaborated with Steve Jobs on the original iPhone.
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India Mentioned together
The relationship is noted as having been influenced by his vision leading to global market expansion.
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Walter Isaacson Mentioned together
Walter Isaacson is the author whose biography of Steve Jobs is being read.
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Frankfurt Shared context
The relationship is observed in the context of the financial market, where market events influence the professional standing of Steve Jobs.
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Netflix Mentioned together
The entities are thematically linked under the concept of innovation creating consumer wealth.
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Aswath Damodaran Mentioned together
Aswath Damodaran assessed the foundational impact and boost provided by Steve Jobs.
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Time Transactional
Steve Jobs confirmed a sale/acquisition to Time.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
5 events- The Cards app was identified as a product concept originally dreamed up by Steve Jobs.
- John Ternus's leadership is expected to drive growth, building on his experience under Tim Cook and Steve Jobs.
- Steve Jobs was ousted from Apple in 1985, leading to the founding of Bloomberg and a subsequent firing in Baltimore.
- Accessory maker produces cases for flagship device, and Jobs enforced strict protocols on component suppliers.
- Tim Cook's tenure at Apple includes inheriting the company from Steve Jobs and guiding policy amid US-China tensions.
August 2026
5 events- The company's leadership lineage is being discussed, noting that John Ternus will become the eighth head of the company, following the leadership of Steve Jobs and Tim Cook.
- Greg Joswiak took over marketing from Phil Schiller, who helped shape major products like the App Store and Apple Watch under Steve Jobs.
- An author is reading Steve Jobs' biography, involving both Steve Jobs and Walter Isaacson.
- Stock fell after Steve Jobs announced medical leave, following tracking of Danish companies' profitability.
- Steve Jobs criticized Microsoft's application software shortcomings and lack of originality during a discussion involving Bill Gates.
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July 2026
3 events- A new innovation space has opened in Nicholasville, which is being used as an analogy for the startup environment, referencing figures like Steve Jobs.
- Steve Jobs explored a return strategy for Apple Inc., utilizing NeXT as a base, while Larry Ellison was also involved in the discussions.
- The event lists historical figures and companies that contributed to US entrepreneurship and scientific progress, including Moderna, MIT, and Elon Musk.
June 2026
6 events- The company adheres to Steve Jobs' original hardware philosophy.
- Tim Cook is reported to have adopted successful elements of Steve Jobs' leadership and strategic exit plans, leading Apple's current strategy.
- Apple Music strategy and creative direction are being guided by Steve Jobs' philosophy, according to Eddy Cue.
- Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, along with Generation Jones, are noted to be driven to invent new things due to economic constraints.
- Steve Jobs' eulogy was published in the New York Times.
- Steve Wozniak became involved with Pixar after leaving Apple, the company he co-founded in 1976.