Posts tagged 2011

Even though I never had the honor of meeting Steve Jobs in person, I’d like to think I’m blessed for having the opportunity of living in the time as a visionary as him.

His influence was (and still is) not  restricted to those around him, his vision and his achievements inspire, instigate and push forward an unthinkable number of people who are also fighting for their dream, hoping they can get at least close to the legend he is. 

The inexorable strong hand of Steve Jobs led an almost bankrupt Apple to be the most valuable company in the world with a succession of hits that started with the first iPod and then the iPhone and most recently the iPad. Riding the success of its mobile line, the iMac and the Macbook line (lead by the Macbook Air) are also seeing their biggest success ever, holding a market share of 23% and a year-to-year growth of 23% percent compared to a 4% growth of the PC market.

Many have said that once Steve Jobs wasn’t in the company would lose its grace and the we have to wait and see but my humble opinion is that Steve Jobs as the visionary he was didn’t only lead but also cared to prepare his team for his absence. Yesterday’s event where Tim Cook and others introduced Apple’s new products showed that even though nobody will never replace him and his powerful presence, he left more than well prepared people that will lead the company he loved and will support his dream.

Thank you Steve Jobs, for being who you were and for giving us dream.