Entrepreneurs who died on October 5

Take a focused look at the entrepreneurs who passed away on October 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2011 Steve Jobs

  Steve Jobs was a pioneering American entrepreneur and inventor, best known as the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc. He played a key role in the development of revolutionary products such as the Macintosh computer, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Jobs also served as CEO of Pixar Animation Studios, which he helped transform into a major animation company before its … [bio]