Steve. PAUL REINHOLD JOBS. Wisconsin-born Coast Guard seaman who, with his wife, Clara, adopted Steve in 1955. REED JOBS. Oldest child of Steve Jobs and Laurene Powell. RON JOHNSON. Hired by Jobs in 2000 to develop Apple's stores. JEFFREY KATZENBERG. Head of Disney Studios, clashed with Eisner and resigned in 1994 to cofound DreamWorks SKG. ALAN KAY. Creative
Steve Jobs was adopted in 1955 by Paul Reinhold Jobs, a Coast Guard seaman from Wisconsin, and his wife Clara. Their family life shaped Steve's early experiences and ultimately influenced his innovative career. Jobs went on to have a son, Reed Jobs, with his wife Laurene Powell, marking a continuation of the Jobs legacy into the next generation.
In 2000, Jobs hired Ron Johnson to create the Apple retail stores, significantly transforming the shopping experience for technology. The entertainment industry also saw Jobs’ influence as he interacted with key figures like Jeffrey Katzenberg, who co-founded DreamWorks SKG after a notable departure from Disney. The exploration of Jobs’ insights and innovations can be found in Walter Isaacson's book, "Steve Jobs."
