Denisse Goldfarb
CEO & Founder, The People Future | Former Chief People Officer, Microsoft & Walmart Chile | TEDx Speaker | LinkedIn Top Voice & Instructor | Author, Con100te de mi Futuro
Co-Founder of Apple | National Medal of Technology | National Inventors Hall of Fame | James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian | Author of iWoz
Steve Wozniak's engineering genius gave birth to the personal computer age. As the sole designer of the Apple I and Apple II, he transformed computing into a universal tool — earning the National Medal of Technology and induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. His keynotes blend historic perspective with insight on AI, innovation, and creativity, delivered with the warmth and humor that only a true Silicon Valley legend can bring.
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Technology speaker Steve Wozniak is a legendary engineer, inventor, and philanthropist who helped launch the personal computer revolution. As co-founder of Apple alongside Steve Jobs, he single-handedly designed the Apple I and Apple II — the machines that transformed computing from a specialist pursuit into an everyday tool for millions and established Silicon Valley as the epicenter of technological innovation.
Wozniak’s engineering genius earned him the National Medal of Technology from President Reagan — the highest honor for American innovators — and induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. He has also received the Heinz Award for Technology, the Economy and Employment, and in 2025 was honored with the James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award by The Tech Interactive for his lifelong commitment to making technology a force for learning and creativity. He is listed as the sole inventor on four Apple patents.
Beyond his foundational work at Apple, Wozniak has remained a driving force in technology and education. He co-founded Privateer, a space sustainability company that raised $56.5 million and acquired Orbital Insight to build data solutions for tracking and managing objects in Earth orbit. He also founded Woz U, a platform dedicated to democratizing access to technology education. A lifelong champion of STEM learning, he has invested decades supporting programs that bring science and computing to young minds. His autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon, became a New York Times bestseller and remains an inspiration for engineers and entrepreneurs worldwide.
As a speaker, Steve Wozniak is one of the most in-demand keynote presenters on the global circuit — consistently filling auditoriums and leaving lasting impressions on audiences of all sizes. His talks blend deep technical insight with personal stories, humor, and a warmth that makes even the most complex topics accessible and human. He addresses the future of artificial intelligence, the ethics of innovation, how to build creative organizational cultures, and the lessons from building one of the most valuable companies in history. Senior audiences value his perspective as an engineer-philosopher who believes technology should empower people, not replace them. His combination of historic significance, authentic personality, and forward-looking vision makes every engagement unforgettable.
Steve Wozniak tells the real story behind Apple — from building the Apple I in a garage to co-creating one of the most valuable companies in history. He shares the engineering breakthroughs, the partnership with Steve Jobs, the decisions that shaped the company's trajectory, and the lessons on innovation, risk-taking, and creative culture that made it all possible. Audiences gain a firsthand perspective on what it actually takes to turn a radical idea into a world-changing enterprise.
As one of the original architects of the personal computing revolution, Wozniak brings a uniquely grounded perspective to the AI conversation. He explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, the ethical questions it raises about privacy, creativity, and employment, and why the human element remains irreplaceable. Rather than hype or fear, Wozniak delivers a clear-eyed assessment of what AI means for organizations and individuals — and what leaders should be thinking about as these technologies accelerate.
What made Apple different wasn’t just better technology — it was a culture that prized creativity, simplicity, and thinking from first principles. Wozniak shares how engineering discipline and creative freedom can coexist within organizations, why curiosity and empathy are essential to innovation, and how leaders can build environments where breakthrough ideas actually happen. Drawing from Apple's earliest days and his lifetime of building things, this talk offers practical inspiration for organizations seeking to foster genuine innovation.
Based on his bestselling autobiography, Wozniak takes audiences through the arc of his life — from childhood fascination with electronics, to meeting Steve Jobs at age thirteen, to co-founding the company that would define modern computing. He shares the personal moments, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped him, including his post-Apple ventures in education, space technology, and philanthropy. An intimate, humorous, and deeply inspiring session that reveals the human behind the legend.
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