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It turns out this claim is absolutely true! In 1985, Steve Jobs was removed from his position at Apple following a significant power struggle with the CEO at the time, John Sculley 12. Jobs himself famously reflected on this life-changing event during his 2005 Stanford commencement speech, where he mentioned, 'I had just turned 30. And then I got fired' 58. While there are some nuances about the board's role in the decision, multiple records confirm he was pushed out of the company he founded at exactly 30 years old 3910. Even though it was a difficult time, Jobs later described the experience as a pivotal moment that allowed him to enter one of the most creative periods of his life 8.

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