Computer Engineering🇺🇸 USA1950-present

Steve Wozniak

"The Wizard of Woz"

Biography

Steve Wozniak co-founded Apple and single-handedly designed the Apple I and Apple II computers.

Early Start

Wozniak was building electronics from childhood. He designed the Apple I in his spare time while working at HP.

Challenges Overcome

Wozniak survived a plane crash and returned to computing. He has dedicated his life to education.

Key Achievements

  • Co-founded Apple Computer
  • Designed Apple I and Apple II
  • National Medal of Technology
  • Founded Electronic Frontier Foundation

Why They Inspire Us

Wozniak shows that engineering genius combined with generosity can change the world.

"Never trust a computer you can't throw out a window."

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