Back in the day, before Steve Jobs became the iconic figure synonymous with Apple’s success, he had a rather unconventional beginning.
Instead of leading a tech empire, Jobs found himself working as a technician at Atari following his departure from Reed College.
During a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, Nolan Bushnell, the cofounder of Atari, shed light on an intriguing aspect of Jobs’ early days at the company.
One curious Reddit user raised the question of why Jobs was assigned to the night shift, hinting at possible reasons related to his personal hygiene.
While Bushnell didn’t delve into specifics about Jobs’ cleanliness habits, he did provide an interesting perspective on the decision to have Jobs work during the night hours.
According to Bushnell, the strategic move was driven by the opportunity to leverage Jobs and his close friend, Steve Wozniak, who was employed at HP during the day.
By scheduling Jobs for the night shift, Bushnell cleverly secured the services of both Steves, maximizing their combined skills and contributions to Atari.
This arrangement not only benefited the company but also highlighted Bushnell’s astuteness in recognizing the potential synergy between the two future tech titans.
Interestingly, Steve Wozniak later went on to co-found Apple alongside Jobs, cementing their partnership and paving the way for the groundbreaking innovations that would revolutionize the tech industry.
Despite the pivotal role played by both Steves in shaping Apple’s trajectory, Bushnell himself passed up the chance to join them as a cofounder.
