Steve Jobs
From the bestselling biographer Walter Isaacson, the authorized eponymous biography follows the inventive genius of Apple and one of the greatest icons of modern technology and leadership, Steve Jobs. Isaacson’s marvelous work is a collection of extraordinary stories of Job’s life and achievements, from his adoption, through his career's ups and downs, his passion and perfectionism, to the revolution of six major industries.
Listen to the intro
Who it is for
Best suited for entrepreneurs, CEOs, designers, for those dreaming of launching a technology product, as well as anyone interested in Steve Jobs’ turbulent life and Apple’s immense success.
About the Author
Walter Isaacson is a professor of history at Tulane University. He served as president and CEO for the Aspen Institute, a CNN chairman, and editor of Time magazine. Isaacson is also the author of multiple biographies including “Leonardo da Vinci,” “American Sketches,” “Einstein,” “Kissinger,” and “Benjamin Franklin.” He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Royal Society of the Arts, and the American Philosophical Society.
View author profileLessons
- How Steve Jobs tricked Steve Wozniak out of his profits in their first business endeavor.
- Why Apple owes its name to Steve Jobs’ hippie lifestyle.
- What Jobs did after returning to Apple in 1997.
Key Takeaways
- Fans of Steve Jobs
- Technology fans
- Technology professionals looking for inspiration
More knowledge in less time
Listen to the key ideas
We offer various commission schemes from one-time payouts.
Find your next read
12Min is very popular among readers and lifelong learners.
Good Micropaths
12Min's browser-based app works for anyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the 12min App, we extract the best ideas and insights from the world's best-selling non-fiction books and organize them into unique, self-contained narrative summaries that can be consumed in audio and/or text in about 12 minutes!
You can download our app and start enjoying our library. If for any reason you are not satisfied with our platform, simply contact our support team ([email protected]) within 7 days of purchase and request a refund. You will receive everything you paid for, without questions or bureaucracy.
Yes, but the change will only apply from the next billing period. For example, if you decide to change your monthly subscription to an annual one, after confirming the change to the annual plan, the new plan will only be applied and charged after that month's billing anniversary.
12min Premium is a plan that guarantees you access to our entire library of 2500+ titles available in 3 languages (English, Spanish, and Portuguese) that you can read or listen to at any time through our app available for iOS, Android, and Computer. You can also read or listen to your favorite titles offline and challenge yourself with a quiz to help you retain the content at the end of each microbook.
Yes, if you decide not to renew your 12min subscription, you can cancel at any time and the next billing cycle will not occur.
Feel free to contact us at [email protected].