In 1998, Steve Jobs convinced a 37-year-old Tim Cook to join near-bankrupt Apple

Tim Cook has transitioned from Apple CEO to executive chairman after fifteen years. John Ternus now leads the company, taking over from Cook's tenure. Cook joined Apple in 1998 when the company faced significant financial challenges. He defied peer advice and trusted his intuition to join Steve Jobs. This move proved pivotal for Apple's eventual monumental commercial success.