In 1978, John Couch was working as a software engineer at Hewlett-Packard when a young, ambitious entrepreneur named Steve Jobs unexpectedly showed up on his doorstep. It was Steve's second time trying to persuade John to join him at his promising startup, Apple Computer, where he needed help building a "revolutionary computer." John was one of UC Berkeley's first fifty computer science graduates and a leader at HP, working under the tutelage of its iconic founder, Bill Hewlett, so Steve knew he was one of the few people in the world capable of achieving such a task. He was thrilled when John agreed to help, becoming Apple's 54th employee and, ultimately, its first VP of Software and first VP of Education. Over time, John and Steve's business relationship would grow into an unbreakable, decades-long friendship.

About the Author
John Couch is the author of the bestselling book Rewiring Education and has been recognized as one of the world's most influential thinkers in education technology. He was Apple's 54th employee, first VP of Software, first VP of Education, and General Manager/VP of the team that developed the Apple Lisa, the first commercial computer with a graphical user interface and mouse. He is the owner of Eden Estate Wines and, since his retirement from Apple, spends his time writing, speaking, and investing in education and technology startups.

Reviews

"John is one of the most interesting, intelligent, and passionate people I've ever met. Both Steve and I viewed him as an essential part of what made Apple the most innovative company in the world, even as he remained one of our best-kept secrets. But now the secret is out. For the first time ever, John is sharing his story publicly, giving the rest of the world an opportunity to appreciate his relationship with Steve and with myself. I promise that when you've finished reading this book, you'll see why John Couch didn't just work for visionaries, he was one." -Steve Wozniak

Book Information
ISBN 9781951805845
Author John Couch
Format Hardback
Page Count 254
Imprint Waterside Publishing
Publisher Waterside Publishing