Becoming Steve Jobs

The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader

by Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli

Becoming Steve Jobs (2015) chronicles the life and career of this tech visionary. This summary offers an inside look at Apple's history, tracks Jobs's personal growth, explores his early wins and setbacks, and shows how his drive and creativity birthed game-changing products like the iPhone.

About the author

Brent Schlender tracked Steve Jobs for over two decades at the Wall Street Journal and Fortune. As a key chronicler of the PC revolution, he interviewed Jobs numerous times.

Rick Tetzeli has covered tech for more than twenty years. He's now executive director of Fast Company, the editor of Entertainment Weekly and Fortune's former deputy editor.

The incredible journey of tech's true game-changer

Steve Jobs embodies the bold spirit and creativity of Silicon Valley's trailblazing entrepreneurs. Revered by many, he's reached almost legendary status – a champion for innovation and flawless design. As Apple's CEO, Jobs built one of the world's most valuable and respected companies, creating a slew of amazing products, including the revolutionary iPhone.

But who was the man behind the myth?

Many tales have been spun. Some saw Jobs as a brilliant visionary, while others pegged him as an arrogant jerk, a relentless perfectionist or a stubborn mix of genius and jackass. This is how Steve Jobs became the Steve Jobs we know today.

You'll also discover

• the origin of Apple's name;

• how Pixar paved Jobs's way back to Apple; and

• how Jobs created his final groundbreaking products while battling illness.