We've lost something we won't get back.
– Steve Wozniak
The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come.
– Bill Gates, Microsoft
Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators - brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.
– Barack Obama, US President
Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing
human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.– Tim Cook, Apple
Steve Jobs was the greatest leader our industry has ever known. We are all blessed by his life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
– Marc Benioff, Salesforce
You lived. You really, really lived.
– Michael Arrington, CrunchFund
damn.. damn.. damn.. RIP Steve Jobs
– Kevin Rose, Digg
Thank you, Steve.
– Jack Dorsey, Twitter
I am very, very sad to hear the news about Steve. He was a great man with incredible achievements and amazing brilliance. He always seemed to be able to say in very few words what you actually should have been thinking before you thought it.
– Larry Page, Google
Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you.
– Mark Zuckerberg, facebook
At a time when America had lost its heroes, it was not until today that I lost mine: he was and will always be Steve Jobs.
– Sean Parker, Founders Fund
Once in a rare while, somebody comes along who doesn't just raise the bar, they create an entirely new standard of measurement.
– Dick Costolo, Twitter
On behalf of all of us at Google and more broadly in technology, you will be missed very much. My condolences to family, friends, and colleagues at Apple.
– Sergey Brin, Google
We’ll all miss you Steve. Thank you for everything.