Steve Case: The AOL Maverick Who Revolutionized Online Experiences
Steve Case: The AOL Maverick Who Revolutionized Online Experiences Steve Case is a man who needs no introduction. The former CEO of America Online (AOL) is widely admired for revolutionizing the online experience and paving the way for the forms of communication that are so beloved today. Behind the scenes, though, he was much more than a successful entrepreneur — he was a passionate risk-taker who embodied the spirit of innovation. Case was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, and developed an early interest in technology. After graduating from Williams College with a degree in political science, he continued to nurture his passion by joining a small start-up company in Washington, DC. In 1985, he joined what was then a fledgling company – Quantum Computer Services (later named America Online). At the time, the internet was something of a novelty, with very few users and a mostly text-based interface. But Case was excited by the potential of the technology and was determined to mak...