The speaker tells about Steve Jobs insistence on building an iPod despite the struggle for resources at the company, and how they had to ask people for help regardless of their position.
Steve Jobs' board colleague, who was mistaken as his boss, had a compassionate side which was not known by many. They were in touch for years before Steve's demise, and not many people knew that he was the caring person he was to those close to him.
In 1997, Steve Jobs had to swallow his pride to make a deal with Microsoft in which Microsoft invested $150 million in Apple and promised to keep developing Microsoft Office applications for Apple computers, ultimately saving the company.
Steve Jobs simplifies Apple's confusing and redundant product lineup by discontinuing outside manufacturers and doing a giant product review, resulting in a streamlined and memorable Macintosh product range.
Steve Jobs was fired from Apple and spent time in the "wilderness" before becoming a successful businessman. The Macintosh struggled after his departure and his journey ultimately led him to buy a company that produced 3D animation software.