Why Did Steve Wozniak Leave Apple?
August 6, 2023
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Few people have shaped the modern world like Steve Wozniak. In this engaging, unscripted conversation, Wozniak shares stories, insights, and lessons from a lifetime spent on the cutting edge of technology and innovation. Audiences experience a candid, thought-provoking dialogue that blends humor, humility, and visionary thinking.
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Hear firsthand stories from the co-founder of Apple and pioneer of the personal computer revolution
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Gain perspective on how innovation and creativity can thrive in any environment
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Understand Wozniak’s views on emerging technologies, AI, and the future of human-machine collaboration
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Engage in open Q&A for an unforgettable, interactive experience
From the humble beginnings of Apple in a garage to the creation of one of the world’s most influential companies, Steve Wozniak’s journey is the stuff of legend. In this keynote, Wozniak recounts the challenges, breakthroughs, and philosophies that fueled his success — revealing how curiosity, persistence, and playfulness can change the world.
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Discover the real story behind the founding of Apple and its early innovations
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Learn how to cultivate a mindset of problem-solving and perseverance
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Explore lessons on teamwork, partnership, and creative collaboration
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Find inspiration in Wozniak’s belief that technology should serve humanity
As a lifelong innovator and technologist, Steve Wozniak continues to look ahead — toward a world shaped by AI, robotics, quantum computing, and beyond. In this talk, he offers his unique perspective on where technology is headed, what opportunities lie ahead, and how society can ensure progress benefits all.
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Hear Wozniak’s predictions on the next wave of transformative technologies
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Understand the ethical and societal implications of rapid innovation
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Explore how individuals and organizations can adapt to constant change
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Gain a deeper appreciation for the balance between innovation and responsibility
Steve Wozniak has spent his life turning bold ideas into world-changing realities. Drawing on the creation of Apple and his lifelong passion for building technology that empowers people, Wozniak shares his perspective on what it takes to think differently, stay resilient, and lead innovation in any environment.
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Learn how curiosity, experimentation, and persistence fuel breakthrough innovation
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Gain insight into how great partnerships and culture drive entrepreneurial success
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Hear behind-the-scenes stories from Apple’s early days and the lessons they still teach today
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Discover how to nurture creativity, adaptability, and purpose within your own organization
The Internet of Things is transforming how we live, work, and communicate. Steve Wozniak explores the promise and challenges of this new digital ecosystem, from smart homes to connected cities — and how thoughtful design and security must guide our technological future.
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Understand how IoT and wearable technology are reshaping industries
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Explore opportunities for innovation in connectivity, data, and automation
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Learn the importance of privacy, security, and user trust in a connected world
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Discover how small innovators can make a big impact in the age of smart devices
Biography
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for the past three decades, Steve Wozniak revolutionized the personal computer industry as co-founder of Apple Computer. With its first line of Apple products”Macintosh, Apple I and Apple II, Wozniak and Steve Jobs brought computers to the hands of the mass market. Wozniak’s leadership and creativity cultivated significant disruptive technologies such as the iPod (2001), the iPhone (2007) and the iPad (2010), while also helping to build the largest company in the US stock market with a net worth of half a trillion dollars.
For his achievements at Apple Computer, Wozniak was awarded the National Medal of Technology by the President of the United States, which is the highest honor bestowed on America’s leading innovators. He is also an inductee to the National Inventors Hall of Fame and recently received the prestigious Hoover Medal, given for “outstanding extra-career services by engineers to humanity.”
Through the years, Wozniak has been involved in various business and philanthropic ventures; he currently serves as Chief Scientist for Primary Data and is a published author of a New York Times best-selling autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon. A talented business speaker, Wozniak shares a once-in-a-lifetime success story with audiences globally by teaching the lessons of Apple to show that evolution is achieved from the ground up.
His cup runneth over with provocative opinions, but his gregarious personality sweetens his highly caffeinated ideas in a brew you simply need to consume in person.
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