Steve Wozniak

Steve Wozniak, born August 11, 1950, co-founded Apple Inc. alongside Steve Jobs in 1976. He is most celebrated for designing the Apple I and Apple II computers, which played a pivotal role in the personal computer revolution. In 1976, Wozniak single-handedly developed the Apple I, the first computer to come in a fully assembled circuit board. The following year, he designed the Apple II, which became one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputers. His contributions earned him the National Medal of Technology in 1985. Wozniak's ingenuity and technical expertise distinguished him as a key figure in the early days of Silicon Valley.