Steve Jobs was Apple Computer's famous co-founder and CEO. Widely credited for creating the Apple we know today, he was inspirational to many technology and business leaders. This Steve Jobs profile outlines some of his many achievements. Steve Jobs was the co-founder and former CEO of both Apple and Pixar. Born in 1955, Jobs was the child of Joanne Simpson and Abdulfattah "John" Jandali, but was adopted and raised by Paul and Clara Jobs. Jobs grew up in Cupertino, California, where he graduated from High School and enrolled in Reed College, Portland. He famously dropped out of college and become a 'drop-in' student, attending art and philosophy classes while sleeping in friends' dorms. See also: Jobs movie UK release date – Ashton Kutcher plays Steve Jobs in