The early days | Steve Wozniak | TEDxBerkeley

Steve Wozniak discusses his early days at UC Berkeley, and how they led to the foundation of Apple.

A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than thirty years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer. The following year, he introduced his Apple II personal computer, featuring a central processing unit, a keyboard, color graphics, and a floppy disk drive. The Apple II was integral in launching the personal computer industry.

In 1981, he went back to UC Berkeley and finished his degree in electrical engineering/computer science. For his achievements at Apple, Wozniak was awarded the National Medal of Technology by the President of the United States in 1985, the highest honor bestowed on America’s leading innovators.

[jovitaangelina]

He doesn't put him self on the very top, he doesn't make a big deal of his invention, he just love what he does. He is full of respect to his partner. This guy win in life.

[RebelPixels]

He's like the personification of joy. What a fantastic guy.

[youaregoingtolovethis]

Steve Jobs is the visionary leader and salesman of Apple. Wozniak is the brains and heart of Apple at least the original Apple. Such an amazing inventor, tinkerer, engineer, and human being. So grounded and humble and open to sharing.

[lysol]

he's the king of all nerds, engineers, programmers

[SuperDrJeckyl]

I love Woz so much. Jobs made tons more money but Woz won in life. The guy just loves life and life loves him. He has no filter.

[tejassharma]

Steve Wozniak has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Engineering Degree by various universities for his contributions to technology.

[ame]

You can tell from every time you see him talking that he is a decent kind man.

[michuk]

Steve Wozniak you over delivered we can now work from home 5 days a week :)

[fabian]

OMG my brain is overclocking trying to follow his stories.

[Zyzzywyz]

Woz is like that great, kind uncle that you'd always want to hang around with during the weekends, telling all those stories.

A big salute to Woz.

[bighardrive]

Woz uses the high tech device for notes. Pencil and paper....WOW!

[CharlieTechie]

Met Steve once in the mid 80's at a computer convention in Dayton, Ohio - nicest guy in the world, very personable - so opposite of Jobs.

[n.o.mcitizenoftheworld]

His mind is too fast for his speak that's all 😊great recap of his life 💖

[rishabhjain]

Just 15 seconds into the video and I liked it the moment he said he was feeling nervous on stage..what a genuine guy _/\_

[almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa]

Wozniak truthfully and transparently shows his discoveries, beliefs, passions and evolution. That is a true human! He's an incredible computer inventor era and yet he has his little paper notes. 😂😂 We NEED to learn more from Wozniak.

[rayb]

Woz is one of the best examples of, "If you enjoy what you do, you will never work a day in your life"

[MichaelBernardo]

Can't leave this vid without a thumbs up. Always humble. Way to go Woz.

[epowouid]

Steve's a great story teller that's why I read his book iWoz in one single day.

[OverlandOne]

Woz is a great guy. If you want to get to know him a bit better...read his book: "I Woz". I only know him from his interviews and, his book but, he is the kind of guy I could just meet on the street and talk for hours with.

[carolyngracemarie]

What a warm soul, so full of life. A very enjoyable talk. If my college experience is half as interesting as his it will be a wild ride.