Steve Wozniak
Apple Computer Co-Founder, Personal Computer Pioneer, Woz
The Engineer Leo
Steve Wozniak designed the Apple I and Apple II essentially alone — one of the most extraordinary individual engineering achievements in the history of technology. His Leo generosity was legendary: he gave away thousands of Apple shares to early employees not covered by the plan. He resigned from Apple to become a teacher. He invented the personal computer and then happily stepped aside.
Leo Legacy
- Apple I & II: Designed essentially alone — the personal computer was his creation
- Apple founding: Co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs in 1976 — one of history’s greatest partnerships
- Share giveaway: Gave away his own shares to employees not included in the original plan
- Elementary school teacher: Became a 5th-grade teacher after Apple — taught computers to kids
Wozniak’s Leo generosity was as extraordinary as his genius — he gave both away freely.
“My goal was never to make a lot of money but to change the world with technology.”