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The Rise of Apple Inc.: From Garage Startup to Tech Giant

Apple Inc., co-founded by Stephen G. Wozniak and Steven P. Jobs in 1976, began in a garage and quickly revolutionized the tech industry. The introduction of the Apple II with its innovative color display marked a significant milestone against other early machines. Over the years, Apple expanded its product line, including the Macintosh computers, iPod, and iPhone, while also launching platforms like the iTunes Store. This document outlines Apple's history, key product developments, competitive landscape, and ongoing evolution as a leader in technology.

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The Rise of Apple Inc.: From Garage Startup to Tech Giant

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  1. Apple Inc (AAPL) Maureen Freeman Section 10 9/25/2007

  2. Intro to the Executives Maureen Freeman Section 10

  3. Origin • Beginning steps • Stephen G. Wozniak • Started as this man’s dream which turned into a reality in 1976 • Because of the arrival of the first commercially successful microcomputer, the Altair 8800, which came as a kit and used the recently invented microprocessor chip. • Partnered up with Steven P. Jobs • Production operations began in Jobs’ garage. • The Silicon Valley garage start-up company legend was born. Maureen Freeman Section 10

  4. HISTORY of production • First Model • Working circuit board • 1977 Model • stand-alone machine in a custom-molded plastic case, in contrast to the forbidding steel boxes of other early machines. • Apple II features • color display • As time passed • the Macintosh line of desktop and portable computers; the Mac OS X operating system; the iPod line of portable digital music players; the iTunes Store, a portfolio of peripherals that support and enhance the Macintosh and iPod product lines; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; and the Xserve and Xserve RAID server and storage products. Maureen Freeman Section 10

  5. Stock Trend Chart Maureen Freeman Section 10

  6. Competitors DIRECT COMPETITOR’s Maureen Freeman Section 10

  7. Conclusion • Apple Inc. keeps growing rapidly. • Updating and creating the next big thing in technology • Ex. The iPhone • For more information: • www.apple.com <~ Home Maureen Freeman Section 10

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