Steve faced ups and down during his career but he has always been an inspirational model to many. He changed the way we live; giving birth to a generation where excellence means 'Apple'. He will not only be remembered as an innovator in the world of A-class products but also as a dynamic and charismatic speaker and marketer of 21st century.
With his passing away on 5th October, we wanted to give you a flashback of the iconic moments that Steve Jobs gave to Apple along with two very inspiring speeches by him at Stanford University in 2005 and the other one at his return in 1997:
Revolutionary Moments of Apple with Steve Jobs:
1983 - Steve Jobs and Bill Gates together at an Apple Event
1984 - The launch of 'Macintosh - Insanely Great'
Apple's Macintosh commercial claimed 'On January 24th, Apple Computer will introduce Macintosh. And you'll see why 1984 won't be like "1984".'
Macintosh 100 days in April 1984
1997 - Steve Job and Microsoft at Macworld Boston
Steve Jobs made one of the wisest decisions to partner with Microsoft. It is believed that Microsoft took over Apple in 1997 but the reality is without Microsoft's commitment and investment in Apple, it wouldn't have been possible to launch other products in market for Apple.
1998 - The very first iMac introduction
The sleek, modern and affordable first iMac was designed by Jonathan Ive. The iMac marked the beginning of Apple 2.0.
2001 - First iPod Keynote introduction
iPod simply meant a thousand songs in your pocket . Well, it still rules in its product category. "This is going to be the hottest gift this holiday season" for Mac fans, Chief Executive Steve Jobs said when he introduced the device.
2001 - Steve Jobs introducing Apple's first Store at Tysons Corner, Virginia
Yes, it's Apple style - Amazing architecture and design! By 2010, they had 284 retail stores.
2003 - iTunes Music Store Introduction
It actually challenged the Music industry. And look at the aspirations of Steve Jobs for iTunes Music Store. Great!
2007 - First iPhone Introduction
On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs introduces touchscreen smartphone in San Francisco: the 'iPhone'.
2010 - Introduction of iPad Tablet Computer
After going on sale in April, it became a huge huge hit. Apple passes Microsoft in May as the largest US technology company in terms of market value.
24th August, 2011 - Steve Jobs resigns
It came as a shock to the whole world. Steve resigned from the post of CEO of Apple and replaced by Tim Cook. Though, he remained on as Apple Board Chairman.
On October 4, 2011, Apple unveiled iPhone4s but could not attract investors much. It was the first public event of Apple led by Tim Cook - "Let's Talk iPhone"; an event without Jobs.
On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs died at the age of 56. Current CEO Tim Cook sent a statement to employees that in part read
"Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple."
Inspirational Speeches by the one and only 'Steve Jobs':
Returning to Apple in 1997
"If we go down the shitter, the whole eco-system goes down the shitter"
2005 - Stanford Commencement Speech
“No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because death is very likely the single best invention of life. It is life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new.”
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
He closed with a quote from Stewart Brand, founder of one of Steve Jobs’s favorite publications growing up, The Whole Earth Catalog: “Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.”
This post to us is very special as Steve has given all the web users a lot. It seems we have grown with Apple and Apple was seeded by Steve Jobs after all. So, it was our small tribute to Steve.
If I'd missed any moment with Steve that was equally iconic or inspirational, please share in the comment section below. Hope this list grows long with your contributions!
R.I.P Steve Jobs.
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