Apple Co-Founder Wozniak nonetheless in search of the following huge factor

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has remained immersed in know-how whereas additionally pursuing divergent pursuits since his 1985 departure from the revolutionary firm he began with the late Steve Jobs.

Wozniak’s aspect tasks have included competing on “Dancing With The Stars” in 2009 and a visitor look on “Big Bang Theory” throughout its fourth season. Now he’s collaborating in a web-based video present referred to as “Unicorn Hunters” that assesses concepts from entrepreneurs vying to construct startups probably value $1 billion or extra. Wozniak sits on a panel of judges that features former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios and NSYNC singer Lance Bass.

Wozniak, 71, plans to return for a second season of Unicorn Hunters. He lately mentioned the present and know-how panorama with The Associated Press.

Q: What attracted you to “Unicorn Hunters”?

A: I’m type of shocked as a result of I’m not actually within the monetary neighborhood as a lot because the technical neighborhood, however the name actually got here from an excellent buddy that I belief lots. And she’s an excellent producer that even received me on “Dancing With The Stars,” one of the vital enjoyable issues you can ever do. What intrigues me (about Unicorn Hunters) are the fascinating new issues that different folks don’t even find out about.

Q: What do you suppose of the present state in know-how?

A: I believe lots has been happening that basically enhances your life. Over the final decade, have a look at the web of issues, the cameras we put in our home, the Ring doorbells, the completely different locking methods, and controlling your lights, and talking to the private assistants like Siri or Alexa.

Q: Do you suppose the current conviction of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes will change the tradition of Silicon Valley?

A: I’m not a lot completely down on her, like she is a felony. I by no means have been. I believed if you begin up an organization, and you’re on the market making an attempt to do one thing good, and perhaps you run into technical difficulties, generally the unattainable seems to be unattainable. And, oh my gosh, I may perceive how she must begin simply type of protecting it up simply to maintain the corporate going to have an opportunity to do some good. And I can see it from that angle. It’s not proper to deceive and lie knowingly.

But I believe she was actually simply making an attempt to do one thing good. If she was motivated an excessive amount of by cash, then she’s not my sort.

To get the eagerness, the drive, the thought ought to achieve this a lot good for the world, and it shouldn’t be pushed by cash. Too many individuals simply suppose, “I will get into this entrepreneurship thing and once I start one company, I can afford a house in San Francisco, (then) I will do my next company and my next company.” And it’s only a system to earn a living. I don’t like that, that’s not the best way I used to be.

Q: Did you and Steve Jobs ever really feel such as you needed to stretch the reality throughout Apple’s early days?

A: No. Everything was gold and our Apple II pc (launched in 1977) was up to now forward of the competitors in years that we had no fear. We have been up to now forward of what different folks have been making an attempt to do, they have been making an attempt to do one thing I had already executed 5 years earlier than.

Q: How do you assess the startup pitches on “Unicorn Hunters”?

A: I attempt to suppose, if you find yourself judging them, “What if Apple was up there making a pitch in the earliest days?” And it could appear, “So, whoa, this idea will go somewhere,” however the huge pc corporations don’t even actually imagine in it. How would you notice these Apples when they’re proper in entrance of you?

Q: What do you suppose are essentially the most fascinating traits in know-how?

A: There is at all times the newest fad. The web of issues was an enormous fad, and turned out numerous nice corporations. And then they type of consolidated. I prefer it when it’s open to funding, when it’s open to every kind of individuals with nice concepts, simply out of universities and need to have a startup. I’m all for that.