Compare And Contrast Rockefeller And Steve Jobs

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Throughout history, there have been many people who power housed their generation. Because of these powerful and wealthy men, America became one of the most modernized countries in the world. Without men like Steve Jobs and John D. Rockefeller, America wouldn’t be where it is today. These two astonishing men changed the world by manufacturing America’s most important companies; Apple Inc. and Standard Oil. Though strikingly different companies, Steve Jobs and John D. Rockefeller compare with their starting points, prime time, and their long lasting legacy on American citizens.
To begin with, Steve Jobs and John D. Rockefeller had very similar starting points. Both Jobs and Rockefeller grew up in modest families and showed signs of interest in their jobs at a young age. Jobs showed interest into machines before high school and took multiple lectures on the topic. During these lectures, he met Steve Wozniak and together they created a company that primarily designs video games. They later joined a group of computer addicts who …show more content…

(Quezzaire). In addition, John D. Rockefeller was industrious from his youth. He earned money by doing jobs for his neighbors. Later, when Rockefeller moved to Ohio, he attended high school and studied at a commercial college. Throughout the next few years, Rockefeller obtained new partners to help him create the Standard Oil company, who of which are unknown besides his brother, William Rockefeller. At this point of time, his business interest skyrocketed because of the growing demand for oil. (History.com Staff). These early interests in their industry and the establishment of their companies formed a firm foundation for success in the prime time phase of their careers.
Secondly, Jobs and Rockefeller became very rich during their prime time. Jobs’ Macintosh computers were integrated with a fast processor, the Motorola 68000, making it extremely user friendly. This computer was also the first to use a graphical user interface, a system

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