A Journey from Small Research and Development Group to Smile Software

As I reflect on my journey, I am reminded of the early days when I was fascinated by computers and technology. Growing up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, I got involved with computers at a young age of nine. My introduction to computing was through a TRS-80 core computer hooked up to my TV. Little did I know that this would be the start of an incredible journey.

Fast forward to my college days, I graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Computer Science. During my time at Apple, I worked on various projects and even interned there during my junior year. After graduating, I joined Apple full-time and spent four and a half years working for the company.

My experience working with technology led me to start my own small research and development group in mainland China. It was an exciting venture that allowed me to apply my skills and knowledge to real-world problems.

But before we dive into my journey with Smile Software, let's take a step back and talk about my early days of investing. As a kid, I learned the importance of investing in what you know. I invested in shares of Ideal Toy Company, which turned out to be a wise decision when they released The Rubik's Cube. This tripled my investment and allowed me to buy a computer, which was my ultimate goal at the time.

I continued to explore the world of investments, even convincing my dad to invest some of his savings in the stock market. My father, who moonlighted teaching investments at a community college, introduced me to the concept of a stock market game. This sparked my interest and led me to learn more about investing.

As we move forward, I'd like to share with you my experiences with Smile Software, TextExpander, PDFpen, and other projects that have shaped my journey as an entrepreneur and developer. Stay tuned for more exciting stories and insights from my podcast.

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