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Innovation distinguishes a leader from a follower.

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Steve Jobs
Age: 56 †
Born: 1955
Born: February 24
Died: 2011
Died: October 5
Computer Scientist
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Entrepreneur
Executive Producer
Film Producer
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San Francisco County
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