Steve Jobs' best speeches

Mr. Jobs helped usher in the era of the personal computer and led a cultural transformation in mobile communications and music for the digital age.

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.

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Steven Paul "Steve" Jobs (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American computer entrepreneur and inventor. He was co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. Jobs also previously served as chief executive of Pixar Animation Studios; he became a member of the board of directors of The Walt Disney Company in 2006, following the acquisition of Pixar by Disney. He was credited in Toy Story (1995) as an executive producer.

Video tips from Carmine Gallo which highlight presentation techniques that make Steve Jobs a captivating speaker.

When Steve Jobs speaks, people listen.

Why?

Does he use cutting-edge software to generate his slides?
Does he hire the most expensive speech writers?
Does he perform complex techniques that are beyond the reach of any other speaker?

No. You can easily learn these techniques and present like Steve Jobs.

In this video from bnet.com, communications coach Carmine Gallo provides an insightful synopsis of the methods that Steve Jobs uses to captivate his audience.

Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities in life's setbacks-- including death itself-- at Stanford University's 114th Commencement on Sunday in Stanford Stadium.

This is a prepared text of the Commencement address delivered by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, on June 12, 2005.

I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. No big deal. Just three stories.

The entire keynote is up at apple.com but if you want the cliff notes version, I trimmed together what I thought were the highlights and the most amazing points about this insane new iPod/phone/camera/internet/video player and more.

Here we see Steve Jobs introducing the very first iPod at a low key event in 2001. The rest is history.

A relatively low key Jobs performance, but a fundamental shift in the company history. Jobs takes the Unix based Next OS as the foundation for the Apple OS, a move that has the added benefit of making an Apple laptop the choice of almost every coder and web developer from San Jose to San Francisco.

The iPhone was introduced at the Macworld Conference & Expo 2007 with a keynote address from San Francisco's Moscone West.

The iPhone was introduced at the Macworld Conference & Expo 2007 with a keynote address from San Francisco's Moscone West. Wikipedia - Steve Jobs: http://en....

During the introduction of the Apple IIc at the Moscone Center in April, 1984, Steve Jobs gave a great 'state of the union' on the Macintosh launch. Enjoy this fantastic clip from my personal archives!

Here we see Steve Jobs introducing the iTunes Music Store for the first time ever. Almost a side product for Apple, at the time, but something which would challenge the entire music industry. its amazing to remember that the music store is only around 5 years old. Looking back on this presentation, you get the feeling that jobs really did have very large ambitions for the iTunes music store.

Here we see Steve Jobs introducing the first ever Apple Retail Store in Tysons Corner, VA. The architecture and attention to detail, in the stores become an integral part of the Apple style.

Here we see Steve Jobs introducing the all new G4 iMac flat-panel.

Here is a funny video where Steve Jobs gives a eulogy and lays to rest Mac OS 9 at its funeral. Like the scene in The Godfather where opponents are bumped off while those who ordered the killing attend a Christening. Jobs rids the world of the horrible OS9, the bastard child of his enemies, which sits in a coffin surrounded by dry ice, allowing for the take over by OSX to be complete.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.