Steve Jobs (1955-2011) was an American business magnate and industrial designer. He was the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc. and CEO of Pixar. Jobs grew up in California and dropped out of college before co-founding Apple in 1976. Under his leadership, Apple released innovative products like the iPhone and iPad that transformed technology and popular culture. Jobs left behind a legacy of innovation and design excellence at Apple that continues to shape the technology industry today.