In terms of actual firsthand innovation, much greater cases can be made for Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, George Eastman, George Washington Carver, Cyrus McCormack, and Eli Whitney (off the top of my head). read more
A recent survey found that one out of four teenagers and young adults consider Steve Jobs the top innovator. read more
Steve Jobs passed on Wednesday. Steve Jobs was more than Apple's CEO, he helped make computers a household necessity and ushered in the iPod, iPhone and other must-have gadgets. Considered one of the greatest American CEOs of his generation, Steve Jobs' career path was a long, winding road that included several major hurdles. read more