Becoming Steve Jobs. Book Summary

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Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli

What’s inside

Becoming Steve Jobs dives into the life and career of Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. It provides a comprehensive portrait of Jobs as a colleague, friend and visionary leader. The book also illustrates how Jobs’ passion for technology and design, along with his relentless pursuit of perfection, led to the creation of revolutionary products and the birth of one of the most successful companies in the world.

You’ll Learn

  • Learn about Steve Jobs’ unique leadership style
  • Understand the evolution of Apple
  • Gain insights on tech industry innovation
  • Explore the personal journey of a tech visionary

Key Points

  • Jobs’ early life and the formation of Apple
  • Jobs’ ousting from Apple and his transformative years
  • Return to Apple and the launch of ground-breaking products
  • Jobs’ leadership style and management philosophy
  • Impact of Jobs’ personal life on his professional journey
  • Jobs’ health struggle and his legacy

Who’s it For

  • Tech enthusiasts
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Apple fans
  • Business leaders
  • Biography lovers

About the author

Brent Schlender, a veteran journalist, and Rick Tetzeli, executive editor of Fast Company, draw on their extensive interviews and years of reporting on Steve Jobs to craft this revealing biography. Schlender’s unique access to Jobs, particularly during his exile from Apple, adds depth to this portrait of the tech icon.