Steve Jobs

Howard Aiken’s famous quote on protecting ideas continues to reflect the realities of innovation, persistence and creative competition today.

Ronald Wayne, Apple's third and forgotten co-founder, sold his 10% stake for $800 just 12 days after signing the founding agreement in 1976. Now 91, he insists the decision was right — even though that stake would be worth $400 billion today, 50 years later.

Apple is set for a leadership change as Tim Cook steps down in September, with John Ternus taking over. From its founding by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak to today, here’s a look at the CEOs who have shaped the company’s growth and influence over 50 years.

Steve Jobs-founded Apple, the world's second most valuable company, turns 50 this year. While Jobs work on consumer electronics was revolutionary and laid the foundation of modern technological thinking on the subject, his views on non-conformity are equally important, and carry considerable weight.

Steve Jobs emphasised that business success is driven by teamwork, not individual effort. His quote highlights the power of collaboration, trust, and shared vision. Jobs, who co-founded Apple with Steve Wozniak, embodied this belief.

Steve Jobs' commencement address at Stanford highlighted the importance of passion and purpose in work. He urged students to pursue meaningful careers. Here's what his quote means.

Quote of the Day: When Steve Jobs delivered his address in 2005 at the Stanford University, it was also during the time when he had just survived his first brush with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, a brutal reminder of mortality that stripped away the superficialities of corporate triumph.

In today's workforce, where AI and automation are handling routine tasks, the human element of ‘love’, as quoted by Steve Jobs, for the craft has become a competitive advantage.

Steve Jobs emphasized the importance of hiring smart individuals and allowing them to guide the organization, rather than micromanaging. Good management entails guiding talented individuals by providing strategic direction.