Steve Jobs Timeline Steve Jobs (1955-2011) the timeline of a visionary and a creative genius 1955-1975 Steve Jobs is born, meets Steve Wozniak at high school, drops out of college and then builds the world's first Apple I in his bedroom. 1 April 1976 Apple Computers is founded. July 1976 The pair raise $1,750 and build their first marketable Apple I April 1977 Apple II released with color graphics