Speaking at Stanford University's View From the Top lecture series, Ferrari President and Chairman Luca di Montezemolo talked about a recent meeting he had with Apple CEO Tim Cook. When talking to the Stanford students, di Montezemolo had many good things to say about Apple, according to a Wired report.

di Montezemolo said he saw many similarities between his role at Ferrari and Jobs's role at Apple - both men took ailing companies and brought them back to life. He praised Apple for its inspiring management and leadership style, and admired the company's focus on simplicity, design and "a passion for product."