Last Updated: 11 Aug, 2023 | Views: 333
Age: 74
Profession: Business Men
Other Profession(s): Engineer, Inventor, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Investor, Computer scientist, Programmer, Electronics Engineer
Famous For: Co-founder of Apple Inc.
Higher Education: University of California, Berkeley (B.Sc, EECS)
Net Worth: $140 Million
About (Profile/Biography)
Steve Wozniak is popular American inventor, electronics engineer, and computer programmer, born on August 11, 1950. He co-founded Apple Inc. with Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne.
Steve Wozniak's Career:
In 1971: Wozniak designed and built the "Blue Box." This device allows free long-distance phone calls. This innovation drew attention to his technical abilities.
In 1976: Wozniak co-founded Apple Inc., with Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne. They introduced the Apple I, a personal computer kit, which marked the beginning of their journey.
In 1977: Wozniak created the revolutionary Apple II computer, which was a commercial success and had a big impact on the expansion of Apple Inc.
In 1981: Wozniak suffered a plane crash but survived with severe injuries. Following the accident, he took a brief hiatus from Apple but continued to be involved as an advisor.
In 1985: Wozniak officially left Apple to pursue other ventures, although he retained an honorary position and remained a significant figure in the tech industry.
Steve Wozniak's Awards and Honors:
Wozniak received the ACM Grace Murray Hopper Award in 1979.
Wozniak was admitted to the National Inventors Hall of Fame in September 2000.
Wozniak received the Fifth Annual Telluride Tech Festival Award in 2004.
Wozniak received the IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics Award in 2021.
Steve Wozniak's Philanthropy:
He is a founding supporter of the Silicon Valley Ballet, the Tech Museum, and the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose.
The Stephen G. Wozniak Achievement Awards were established in 1986 with Wozniak's help.
Steve Wozniak's Television:
In 2009: Wozniak took part in Dancing with the Stars.
In 2021: Wozniak joined the panel for the upcoming TV show Unicorn Hunters.
Steve Wozniak's Personal Life:
Wozniak married gold-medal winning slalom canoeist Candice Clark. The youngest child was born after their divorce was finalised. Wozniak married Janet Hill after a well-known union with actress Kathy Gryphon, who referred to him as "the biggest techno-nerd in the universe" on Tom Green's House Tonight in 2008.
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