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BIOGRAPHY: (back)
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than thirty years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer. The following year, he introduced his Apple II personal computer, featuring a central processing unit, a keyboard, color graphics, and a floppy disk drive. The Apple II was integral in launching the personal computer industry.
In 1981, he went back to UC Berkeley and finished his degree in electrical engineering/computer science. For his achievements at Apple, Wozniak was awarded the National Medal of Technology by the President of the United States in 1985, the highest honor bestowed on America’s leading innovators.
In 2000, he was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and was awarded the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, The Economy and Employment for single-handedly designing the first personal computer and for then redirecting his lifelong passion for mathematics and electronics toward lighting the fires of excitement for education in grade school students and their teachers.
Through the years, Wozniak has been involved in various business and philanthropic ventures, focusing primarily on computer capabilities in schools and stressing hands-on learning and encouraging creativity for students. Making significant investments of both his time and resources in education, he adopted the Los Gatos School District, providing students and teachers with hands-on teaching and donations of state-of-the-art technology equipment. He founded the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and was the founding sponsor of the Tech Museum, Silicon Valley Ballet and Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose.
Wozniak currently serves 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 by Norton Publishing. His television appearances include reality shows Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and The Big Bang Theory.
TOPICS: (back)
Mr. Wozniak’s core areas of interest are:
- the founding of Apple computer
- how to foster creativity and innovation in a technical environment
- how to breed an entrepreneurial mindset in a corporate culture
- iWoz, his autobiography
- robotics and automation
- education
He takes a very customized approach to each presentation he delivers and speaks directly with the event host to ensure a topical focus that is unique, conversational and an excellent tie-in with the overall event. The result is a highly personalized, unforgettable talk delivered by one of the most influential pioneers of the technology industry.
FEES AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: (back)
Mr. Wozniak travels from Northern California, USA. His speaking fee varies based on the location of the speech and will be provided upon inquiry. Please send us further details on your proposed event, including any URL’s to further information, event location and dates. We will reply ASAP with the appropriate fee and trip duration. Please inquire for full terms and conditions.
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS:
In addition to the travel and expenses, we also require that Steve’s hosts pay for any foreign taxes levied by the state/local/federal government where the event is being held, so that Steve will receive the quoted amounts, plus any visa application / processing fees (if required for entry; speaker will cooperate fully). Full details available upon request.
Thank you for your interest in Mr. Wozniak, and we look forward to hearing from you.
