Edunology - Saumya Aggarwal

Steve Jobs - The Man who could

Being Apple’s founder and CEO was just one of the things Steve Jobs will be remembered for. His vision and work has touched many industries ranging from PCs, movies, music, cellphones, gaming and even retail among many more. It is no surprise that Jobs garnered respect among his peers. despite being involved in cut-throat competition with them. Hit the break to read some tributes from them on his passing away.

I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work. Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives. The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come. For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor.  I will miss Steve immensely.

Bill Gates

I want to express my deepest condolences at the passing of Steve Jobs, one of the founders of our industry and a true visionary. My heart goes out to his family, everyone at Apple and everyone who has been touched by his work.

Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft

Steve’s passion for simplicity and elegance leaves a legacy that will endure. Thoughts of all at Nokia are with his friends and family.

Stephen Elop, CEO, Nokia

Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you.

Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO, Facebook

I am very, very sad to hear the news about Steve. He was a great man with incredible achievements and amazing brilliance. He always seemed to be able to say in very few words what you actually should have been thinking before you thought it. His focus on the user experience above all else has always been an inspiration to me. He was very kind to reach out to me as I became CEO of Google and spend time offering his advice and knowledge even though he was not at all well. My thoughts and Google’s are with his family and the whole Apple family.

Larry Page, CEO, Google

Today the world lost a visionary leader, the technology industry lost an iconic legend and I lost a friend and fellow founder. The legacy of Steve Jobs will be remembered for generations to come. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to the Apple team.

Michael Dell, chairman and CEO, Dell

I’m so sad. It’s such a terrible loss. For the whole world. I’ll never forget him. He did so much for me.

Marc Benioff, CEO, Salesforce.com

We have all lost someone special today. I had a number of opportunities to meet and talk with Steve Jobs over the years. He was always a bold visionary and a risk taker, and a tough businessman as well. The products and technologies he and his team at Apple worked on will continue to influence the wireless industry and people’s everyday lives for many years to come. I offer my condolences to his family, friends and the employees of Apple.

Paul Jacobs, chairman and CEO, Qualcomm

Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators – brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it. By building one of the planet’s most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity.  By making computers personal and putting the internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun.  And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike. Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last.  Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world. The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve’s wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him.

Barack Obama, President of the United States of America

True genius is measured by the ability to touch every person on the planet. Steve did that, not just once, but many, many times over his amazing life. We at Intel were privileged to have known him and worked with him as he brought his creations to life. Our hearts go out to his family and to his many friends and co-creators throughout the world.

Paul S. Otellini, president and CEO, Intel