This timeline outlines Wozniak's activities after leaving Apple, including his entrepreneurial ventures, educational initiatives, and philanthropic endeavors.
US Festival
1983
Wozniak funds and organizes the US Festival, a music and technology festival held in San Bernardino, California. It showcases a mix of popular music acts and technological innovations. Loses millions.
CL 9
1985
Founds CL 9, a company that developed and marketed the first universal remote control. While the product was innovative, it did not achieve widespread commercial success.
Teaching and Education Advocacy
1990s-Present
Wozniak becomes a passionate advocate for education, particularly in the field of technology. He teaches computer classes to children and donates computers and resources to schools.
Silicon Valley Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (SVIEF)
2001
Becomes a prominent figure and advisor for the Silicon Valley Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (SVIEF), an annual event promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.
Wheels of Zeus (WOZ)
2002
Founds Wheels of Zeus (WOZ), a company focused on wireless GPS technology. The company develops products for tracking and locating objects and people.
Joining Ripcord Networks
2006
Joins Ripcord Networks, a company focused on data analytics and cybersecurity, as Chief Scientist.
Chief Scientist at Fusion-io
2009
Wozniak became the chief scientist at Fusion-io, a data storage company which was later acquired by SanDisk in 2014.
Equity Partner at Efforce
2017-Present
Becomes an equity partner at Efforce, a blockchain-based platform for energy efficiency projects. He champions the company's mission of promoting sustainable energy solutions.
