Few speeches stand the test of time, but Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford University commencement address isn't just remembered—it's studied, quoted, and dissected like scripture for the modern entrepreneur.

In early June 2005, Steve Jobs emailed his friend Michael Hawley a draft of a speech he had agreed to deliver to Stanford University’s graduating class in a few days. “It’s embarrassing,” he wrote. “I ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook has reminded us that today marks the 20th anniversary of Steve Jobs giving an iconic commencement address at Stanford University. "It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since ...

Today the Steve Jobs Archive is commemorating the 20th anniversary of Jobs’ famous commencement address to the 2005 graduating class at Stanford University. A newly enhanced video version of the ...

Two decades ago, Steve Jobs made a dent in the world with a moving and sensational commencement speech to Stanford graduates. You can now watch it in HD. On June 12, 2005, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs ...

You can now watch the speech in HD. You can now watch the speech in HD. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.