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“If Macintosh hadn't been successful, then I should have just thrown in the towel, because my vision of the whole industry would have been totally wrong.”

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Steve Jobs was an American entrepreneur, inventor, and business leader. He co-founded Apple Inc. and led the company to launch revolutionary products such as the Macintosh computer, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Known for his innovative spirit and exceptional business acumen, Jobs had a profound impact on the modern technology industry. more

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