At Atari, a pivotal figure was the designer of Pong, who played a significant role in the early days of video gaming and also hired Steve Jobs, shaping his career trajectory. Gil Amelio later became CEO of Apple in 1996 and was instrumental in bringing Jobs back into the company by acquiring NeXT, thereby helping to revitalize Apple. This move marked a significant turning point for the company.

Another key individual in Apple's history, Bill Atkinson, was one of the early employees responsible for developing the graphics for the Macintosh, showcasing the company's innovative spirit. Chrisann Brennan, who was in a relationship with Jobs during their high school years, is the mother of his daughter Lisa Brennan-Jobs, born in 1978. Lisa has since carved her own path as a writer in New York, contributing to the narrative of Jobs through her work, including her father's biography by Walter Isaacson.