Apple Inc. is an American technology giant headquartered in Cupertino, California — maker of the iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and creator of iOS/iPadOS/macOS. The first publicly traded company to be valued above one trillion, and since 2025 above four trillion dollars.
Founders
Co-founder and long-time CEO of Apple (1997-2011). After returning to the company in 1997 through the NeXT acquisition, he built Apple's second era around the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad. Died in October 2011.
Co-founder of Apple and designer of the company's first computers — Apple I (1976) and Apple II (1977). Stepped back from day-to-day operations in 1985 while remaining a formal employee-representative.
Apple's third co-founder. Sold his stake back to Jobs and Wozniak for $800 just 12 days after founding, in April 1976.
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