Wow, has life changed since Atalasoft, Inc. was incorporated in August 2002, just over 5 years ago.  The turning point for me in founding Atalasoft was the aftermath of 9/11.  I did not want to be at the mercy of a large corporation in aerospace facing a downturn.  I would seek a new challenge with a simple vision.  I realized ...

This past week the high tech firm GetConnected of Boston suddenly closed their doors after eight years and $20 million in funding.  This left over 100 employees unemployed.  I'm sure these former employees wont have too much of a problem finding a job in today's economy, but how could this happen in the first place?  Atalasoft ...

This week the business magazine for Western Mass, chose me as one of 40 business leaders under 40. I'm truly honored to be included in this list of talented business people in the region.  While Western Mass is certainty outside the technology hub of the Greater Boston Area, it's nice to know that there are other young ...

There are many software engineers who are unhappy with their current jobs or seeking a greater challenge.  Many dream of starting their own company and are at a loss for that revolutionary idea. If you have an idea and it's truly unique, patentable, and has a viable and proven market, congratulations, you've achieved the first ...

According to Paul Graham's article The 18 Mistakes That Kill Startups, startups prosper in some places and not others.  The startup ''hubs'' are in order: Silicon Valley, Boston, Seattle, Austin, Denver, and New York.  There are most certainly advantages to starting a company in one of these areas, in particular Silicon Valley ...