I can't close out the week without commenting on Steve Jobs and the impact of his achievements on myself and my business. Many of my friends and family saw the coverage this week on Jobs passing, and they asked me how much of an impact he had during his life and if future innovations would continue at the same rate as they had under his watch.

As to the first question of how much of an impact he had during his life, I don't believe the coverage this week has been overstated. He was truly a visionary with the ability to bring his vision into reality. A secretive, determined, perfectionist who pushed the boundaries on design and innovation. Jobs didn't allow the limits of today's technology slow his desire to improve tomorrow's. It take vision, leadership and purpose to do what Jobs did during his life. When you combine those traits with an uncanny ability to know what people will want and to not compromise on the details, you have Steve Jobs.

No one else could have done what Jobs did and that is a fact. He will be missed for a long time to come.

With Jobs gone, where does that leave the tech world? Jobs leaves behind a legacy of devices, services and the most successful tech company in the world. Quite a legacy, but I don't think that is the most important thing he has done. While Jobs' body may have given up on him, his spirit lives on strong through the many people to which he demonstrated what was possible. We have all witnessed first-hand how vision, determination and leadership makes the magical, possible. His legacy will be defined further by those left behind, and what they do with their own opportunities. I believe the magic will live on.

When I look back on my career, and I give credit to those who helped shape my world, Steve Jobs will undoubtedly be very, very high on that list. I would be honored if I can carry on a part of his spirit though my work.