Becoming Steve Jobs
The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader
Brent Schlender
Discover the evolution of Steve Jobs as a visionary CEO, manager, and father through the bestselling biography now available in paperback. Learn how Jobs developed an unparalleled sense of what consumers wanted, and how his years launching NeXT and revitalizing Pixar taught him crucial skills that would lead to his triumphant return to Apple. With a new foreword by Marc Andreessen and new afterword by the authors.
Publish Date
2015-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
2015-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.14
ISBN
9780385347426
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Recommendations
8
Recommendations
2015-03-26T13:01:21.000Z
The new book “Becoming Steve Jobs” ( has me thinking of my old friend. A true visionary. #TBT – sourceSquare would not exist without the work and persistence of Steve Jobs. I am forever grateful. Amazing read. – source
In this deeply-researched book, you'll find the most honest portrait of the real Steve Jobs. – source
2022-02-26T19:18:49.000Z
@geo_b42 “Becoming Steve Jobs” is as close as you can get, in my opinion. It’s a great book — an enjoyable read, accurate, lots to learn. – sourceA biography of the famous Apple CEO. I read the Walter Isaacson biography last year, but found this one slightly better. – source
Q: What books do you feel are important reading for people on your career path?
P.A.: Biographies of people who have ‘built skyscrapers’ (my term); for example: Becoming Steve Jobs by Brent Schlender. – source
Becoming Steve Jobs gives a fresh perspective on Steve Jobs’ journey from inspiring but immature entrepreneur into an inspired and mature company-builder. – source
After working with Steve for over 25 years, I feel this book captures with great insight the growth and complexity of a truly extraordinary person. – source