New book explores Steve Jobs's forgotten years leading NeXT Computer after Apple exile
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Summary
A new book by Geoffrey Cain titled "Steve Jobs in Exile" explores the largely forgotten period of Steve Jobs's career from 1985 to 1997 when he led NeXT Computer after being exiled from Apple. The article highlights how Jobs spent almost as much time at NeXT as he did as Apple CEO, and argues that this period holds important lessons worth remembering about his leadership and technological vision.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWhenever you read about Steve Jobs, odds are the words 'Apple CEO' follow closely behind.
When Jobs was exiled from Apple in the 1980s and '90s, he spent almost as much time leading another computer company that has largely been forgotten: NeXT Computer.
It's a story worth remembering.
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