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Apple

apple.com
75ICP
Consumer Electronics / TechnologyCupertino, CAFounded 1976
75
ICP Score
Strong Fit

Secretive culture with strict vendor requirements. High bar for quality and design. Long sales cycles but significant budgets.

Industry
Consumer Electronics / Technology
Team Size
164,000+
Est. Revenue
$383B (FY24)
Website
apple.com

Key People

TC
Tim Cook
CEO
LM
Luca Maestri
CFO (until 2025)
CF
Craig Federighi
SVP Software Engineering

Discovery Questions

Tailored questions to ask on your call, based on research findings:

  1. 1

    How is Apple approaching AI differently with on-device Apple Intelligence versus cloud-based alternatives?

  2. 2

    With Services being a growth driver, what new service categories are you exploring?

  3. 3

    How do you evaluate vendors given Apple's emphasis on privacy and security?

  4. 4

    What's the enterprise strategy for Vision Pro and spatial computing?

Talking Points

  • 1

    Apple's privacy-first approach shapes all technology decisions - privacy and security must be central to any pitch

  • 2

    Apple Intelligence is their AI branding - on-device processing and privacy differentiate from cloud AI

  • 3

    Services revenue is a growth priority - solutions that enhance the services ecosystem are valued

  • 4

    Secretive culture means NDAs and strict confidentiality are expected - be prepared for formal processes

About

Apple designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and services. The iPhone remains the flagship product, complemented by Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and a growing services business (App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, Apple TV+). Apple Intelligence marks their AI strategy.

iPhoneMaciPadApple WatchAirPodsApple ServicesApple IntelligenceVision Pro

Target market: Premium consumers, creative professionals, enterprises seeking secure devices, and developers in the Apple ecosystem

Tech Stack

Languages

SwiftObjective-CC++Python

Platforms

iOSmacOSwatchOSvisionOS

AI/ML

Core MLApple IntelligenceNeural Engine

Infrastructure

On-premiseCustom SiliconiCloud

Hiring Signals

Open Roles
1800
Growth
Low

By Department

Engineering
950
Hardware
380
Retail
250
Marketing
120
Operations
100

Primary Focus: Expanding Engineering team

Recent News

Apple Intelligence launches with iOS 18.12024-10-28
iPhone 16 features dedicated AI button for Apple Intelligence2024-09-09
Vision Pro launches globally after US debut2024-06-28

Competitive Landscape

Samsung
Google
Microsoft
Meta
Huawei

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