Steve Jobs and I had a competitive relationship; we were like General Motors and Mercedes in the tech world.

I was lucky to find what I loved to do early in life when Woz and I started Apple in my parents' garage at the age of 20.

Meeting Steve Jobs before our product launch was a pivotal moment; his brutal feedback made us realize we had compromised on our core values and instincts.

I spent two years at Steve Jobs' side doing a biography, and then I followed Elon Musk for years to understand his journey and share that information.

Steve Jobs exemplified the importance of a strong vision in product development, making decisive choices that shaped Apple's culture and product direction.

During my time at art school in England, I encountered terrible computers that made me feel technically incapable. However, discovering the Macintosh was a relief; it was straightforward to use and revealed the care taken in its design, which sparked my interest in the values behind product creation.

Steve Jobs, Paul English, and Rick Rubin are among the founders I admire most. Their unique approaches to leadership and product development have left a lasting impact on the industry.

Apple bought NeXT, and the technology we developed there is at the heart of Apple's current renaissance.

I then partnered with a friend to build products for the iPhone, inspired by the potential of the new technology.