Steve (“Woz”) Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple
Today, my guest is Steve ("Woz") Wozniak, who co-founded Apple Computer with the late Steve Jobs in 1976 is a a legendary engineer, inventor, and philanthropist whose groundbreaking work helped spark the personal computer revolution. As the co-founder of Apple, Woz’s genius in designing the Apple I and Apple II computers laid the foundation for a tech empire that transformed how the world connects, creates, and innovates.
A self-taught electronics wizard, Woz built computers from scratch in the 1970s, driven by a passion for making technology accessible and fun. His innovative designs, blending technical brilliance with user-friendly functionality, turned Apple into a household name and reshaped the tech industry.
Beyond Apple, Woz’s adventurous spirit led him to explore new ventures, from creating the first universal remote to championing STEM education through his philanthropy. A beloved figure known for his humility, humor, and relentless curiosity, Woz continues to inspire generations of innovators.
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for the past four decades, Woz has been involved in various business and philanthropic ventures, including providing students and teachers with state-of-the-art technology and being the founding sponsor of the Tech Museum, Silicon Valley Ballet and Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose.
Woz also served as Chief Scientist for Fusion-io and is a published author with the release of his New York Times Best Selling autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon, in September 2006. Woz is currently Chief Scientist at Primary Data.
On HSU Untied today, we’ll dive into Woz’s extraordinary journey, his insights on the past and future of technology, and the heart behind the man who helped build the digital age.
