“ I was fortunate to start my career working for Micro Warehouse back in the early ’ 90s . At the time they were the largest distributor of computer products and services worldwide and I had several mentors who gave me a passion for technology . We were able to work with all the latest technology and that experience propelled me into the technology industry .” – Kim Hayes
“ My parents bought me a Commadore 64 ( as in 64K of memory !) computer when I was in high school . I loved writing BASIC code on it , but somehow , I lost interest when I went to college . After graduating with a bachelor ’ s degree in mathematics , I originally inquired about an entry level actuarial position at AIPSO . Because I had a little bit of a background in application development , the HR person I spoke with steered me toward our programming department and I was instantly hooked .” – Tyler Falcone
Do you have any tech-related or non-tech related hobbies to de-stress ?
Henry Hodge
Jon Domen
“ Our technology capabilities are born from a dedication to serving our clients to the best of our abilities , using the most updated digital platforms possible . In March 2020 , we were working nonstop for our clients as business operations began changing rapidly . As website developers and experts in communications , we were inspired to create a platform so that all businesses could communicate with their customers . ShopLocalRhodeIsland . com was pushed out in one very long weekend ! – Lori Giuttari and Scott Indermaur
“ Although I ’ m an investor now , my heroes have always been the entrepreneurs who have the experience to understand their corner of the world , the acumen to reimagine it , and the bravery and magnetism to bring their vision to life . The first entrepreneurs I met were doing web-based technologies in New York in the early ’ 90s .” – Thorne Sparkman
“ I ’ m a curious and crafty person , so I find hobbies that scratch those itches . Technology ( YouTube for example ) has created a platform for like-minded people to share these crafts and keep them alive . Depending on the day , you might find me farming , foraging , fermenting or woodworking . If you were to make a Venn diagram describing my areas of interest , the three intersecting circles would be Bill Nye the Science Guy meets Alton Brown and Bob Vila .” – Brian Morley
“ Spending time with my four-year-old son and introducing the world to him . He understands a 3D printer better than one that prints on paper ; he has a 3D printed copy of his first snowman . I also like to design and print custom organizational items to assist in the never-ending battle of finding space for a new toy !” – Christopher Wilczewski
“ Cooking ; I am a professionally trained chef . I completed four certificate programs at what was the French Culinary Institute when I lived in New York . I trained in basic culinary techniques , artisanal bread baking and food and wine pairings with a master sommelier , completing all the work that professional chefs do , except costing meals .” – Donna Childs
“ Watching sci-fi and playing golf . I try to stay away from doing anything technical when offline . I would like to toy around with virtual reality and robotics ; however , I haven ’ t found the time since I ’ m renovating our home .” – Henry Hodge >>
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