Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Still Looking for Next Big Thing

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has remained immersed in expertise whereas additionally pursuing divergent pursuits since his 1985 departure from the revolutionary firm he began with the late Steve Jobs.Wozniak's aspect tasks have included competing on Dancing With The Stars in 2009 and a visitor look on Big Bang Theory throughout its fourth season. Now he's collaborating in a web based video present known as Unicorn Hunters that assesses concepts from entrepreneurs vying to construct startups doubtlessly value $1 billion or more. Wozniak sits on a panel of judges that features former US Treasurer Rosie Rios and NSYNC singer Lance Bass.Wozniak, 71, plans to return for a second season of Unicorn Hunters. He lately mentioned the present and expertise panorama with The Associated Press.Q: What attracted you to Unicorn Hunters?A: I'm sort of shocked as a result of I'm not actually within the monetary group as a lot because the technical group, however the name actually got here from good friend that I belief so much. And she's producer that even obtained me on Dancing With The Stars, probably the most enjoyable issues you possibly can ever do. What intrigues me (about Unicorn Hunters) are the fascinating new issues that different individuals do not even learn about.Q: What do you assume of the present state in expertise?A: I feel so much has been occurring that actually enhances your life. Over the final decade, take a look at the web of issues, the cameras we put in our home, the Ring doorbells, the totally different locking techniques, and controlling your lights, and chatting with the non-public assistants like Siri or Alexa.Q: Do you assume the latest conviction of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes will change the tradition of Silicon Valley?A: I'm not a lot completely down on her, like she is a prison. I by no means have been. I believed whenever you begin up an organization, and you might be on the market making an attempt to do one thing good, and possibly you run into technical difficulties, typically the inconceivable seems to be inconceivable. And, oh my gosh, I may perceive how she must begin simply sort of overlaying it up simply to maintain the corporate going to have an opportunity to do some good. And I can see it from that angle. It's not proper to deceive and lie knowingly. But I feel she was actually simply making an attempt to do one thing good. If she was motivated an excessive amount of by cash, then she's not my kind.To get the fervour, the drive, the thought ought to achieve this a lot good for the world, and it shouldn't be pushed by cash. Too many individuals simply assume, “I'll get into this entrepreneurship factor and as soon as I begin one firm, I can afford a home in San Francisco, (then) I'll do my subsequent firm and my subsequent firm." And it is only a formulation to make cash. I do not like that, that is not the way in which I used to be.Q: Did you and Steve Jobs ever really feel such as you needed to stretch the reality throughout Apple's early days?A: No. Everything was gold and our Apple II pc (launched in 1977) was thus far forward of the competitors in years that we had no fear. We have been thus far forward of what different individuals have been making an attempt to do, they have been making an attempt to do one thing I had already executed 5 years earlier than.Q: How do you assess the startup pitches on Unicorn Hunters?A: I attempt to assume, if you end up judging them, “What if Apple was up there making a pitch within the earliest days?" And it would seem, “So, whoa, this idea will go somewhere," however the massive pc corporations do not even actually consider in it. How would you notice these Apples when they're proper in entrance of you?Q: What do you assume are essentially the most fascinating tendencies in expertise?A: There is at all times the newest fad. The web of issues was a giant fad, and turned out a number of nice corporations. And then they sort of consolidated. I prefer it when it is open to funding, when it is open to all types of individuals with nice concepts, simply out of universities and need to have a startup. I'm fascinated by that.

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