Ever wonder How a Corporation, could start out of nothing and become the leading technology Company in the world. Its amazing, Apple is A company That is a great example.
Investigate and Analyze the Company’s History and Growth
The rise of apple products began in 1976 by two men, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Jobs and Wozniak were both highly intelligent and were interested in electronics; however, they were not the social type so people looked at them as outcasts. Both of the men ended up dropping out of school and working for companies in the Silicon Valley. Steve Jobs worked in the Atari industry and Steve Wozniak worked for Hewlett –Packard.
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in Cupertino, California founded Apple Inc. in 1976 (Glen Sanford 1996). The two first just created Apple Computers in the beginning and as their company became more successful, they branched out to other types of electronics such as laptops, various musical devices, computer software, and e-book compatible machines. Apple Inc was started because both Jobs and Wozniak had always been interested in electronics throughout their lives. Wozniak was part of the creation since he was interested in computer-design. Jobs was the one who encouraged Wozniak to sell the computer to see what would happen. On April 1, 1976 the first Apple Computer was created.
Throughout Steve Jobs early life, he went through many successes and struggles. During his upcoming days he worked at Hewlett- Packard, where he met a man named Stephen Wozniak. Stephen Wozniak had always been interested in technology and improving daily life with personal electronics. In 1974 Steve Jobs asked Wozniak if he would help him create the first personal computer (Schlager and Lauer). Wozniak then quit his job at Hewlett- Packard, once they had enough money, and began to create a business with Jobs. While working in Jobs bedroom and garage, they designed and built their personal computer prototype (Schlager and Lauer). Through their dedication to the project he pair marketed their creation two years later, the Apple I in 1976, which sold for 666 dollars (Schlager and Lauer).
Steve Jobs, an American entrepreneur, inventor, and CEO of Apple Inc. It all started when Wozniak, who had been working on to build a small computer. 1975, Jobs and Wozniak set up a shop in Jobs’ parents’ garage, and began working on the Apple I. Through Apple Inc. recognized with his personal computing revolution, and his career in computer and consumer electronics field. Steve Jobs also co-founded Pixar Animation Studios. An Extraordinary guy with an Extraordinary Career, who changed the world.
In the next years, Jobs along with Wozniak, started Apple Computers. They developed a smaller computer that was portable and available to everyday consumers. By 1980 Apple Computers became a publicly traded company. However, after several years, IBM surpassed Apple Computers and Jobs was said to be bad for the company, so he left. Jobs decided to merge with Pixar to have money to buy Apple again and reinvent the whole purpose of the company. After Steve Jobs was able to do this, he created the iMac, that wa...
While a market for the Apple I was clearly grown, Steve Jobs would again drive the Apple Inc. to develop a personal computer with an ease of use that was previously unknown to consumers. The introduction of the ‘Apple II’ refocused the self-assembly kit idea of the home computer to one of a commercially ready product. The Apple II brought along a wide availability of software for its’ operating system. Many programs were extensively adopted in numerous schools across the country and in resulted in the development of further educational software (Atkinson 87). Games as well as applications that could help file information, assist with tax returns, and draw important figures became available as well. The spreadsheet financial program ‘VisiCalc’ proved why Apple Inc. was a clear leader in computer companies. Although VisiCalc was not developed by Apple Inc., it was implemented into the Apple II
Steve Wozniak is an interesting man who has created devices at Apple and has become a pilot. Wozniak also has taken his past knowledge and used it to make new devices, which represents the habit of mind applying past knowledge to new situations. Wozniak has gone through troubles in his life, is having great success with Apple, and has left Apple on an occasion.
Being in business for almost 30 years, Apple Computers started with two friends in high school; considered outsiders because of their love of electronics. Steven Wozniak “had been dabbling in computer-design for some time when, in 1976, he designed what would become the Apple I.” His friend, Steven Jobs, “who had an eye for the future, insisted that he and Wozniak try to sell the machine, and on April 1, 1976, Apple Computer was born.” (http://www.apple-history.com/frames/). It was not until the Apple II was introduced at a tradeshow in 1977 that the business started to take off.
Apple company is a high-tech company in the United States, the core business is electronic technology products in 2007 by the United States apple computer company changed its name to apple, ranked 19th in the world top 500 ranking in 2013, is headquartered in Cupertino, California. Apple's Steve jobs, Steve Gary wozniak and Ronald Gerald Wayne founded on April 1, 1976, is famous for its innovation in high-tech enterprises, The company divided its own product lines for the iPhone, I pad, Mac, iPod, iTunes, software and services, and accessories. Three businesses: computing hardware and software, mobile devices and the iTunes store.