How did Steve Jobs create NeXT and Pixar when he was fired from Apple?

After being ousted from Apple in 1985, Steve Jobs founded NeXT, a computer platform development company aimed at higher education and business markets. He focused on creating innovative software and hardware, although NeXT struggled commercially. Simultaneously, Jobs acquired the computer graphics division of Lucasfilm, which he transformed into Pixar, a pioneering animation studio. Pixar eventually found success with groundbreaking films like "Toy Story," solidifying Jobs' legacy in both technology and entertainment.