Co-founder, former CEO and Board Chair Sun Microsystems, Inc., and Founder, Curriki.org, and Chairman of Wayin, Inc.founded Sun Microsystems, Inc. in 1982, serving as Chief Executive Officer and Board Chairman for over 22 years.  During his tenure, McNealy transformed Sun from a Silicon Valley start-up to a leading provider of network computing. In October 2011, […]

1. Based on your experience as a seasoned entrepreneur, what do you see as the greatest challenge for entrepreneurs today? Given all the media channels with which businesses can create “noise” about how their existing offerings are just like your new idea (whether they are or not), the key is getting your targets to understand […]

Steve Nussralah Partner, Noro-Mosley Partners Interview with Steve Nussralah 1. What is your forecast for the Atlanta economy in 2007? Over the past 20 years, Atlanta has been economically resilient as compared to other major U.S. cities. Atlanta has done a great job of protecting itself from the risks associated with an economy dependent upon […]

Darryl Lemecha CIO, ChoicePoint Interview with Darryl Lemecha What is your largest technology challenge for 2007? There are a number of product rebuilds and upgrades occurring in the business units. These are challenging projects that will add key new capabilities to our product set. But the project I am most excited about is our Customer […]

Interview with Karen Painter What path or events led you to a career in information technology? When I was applying for college, I needed to declare a major and since I had always excelled at math and was good at solving puzzles, my parents recommended that I major in computer science.  It was a wise […]

What is your favorite thing about Atlanta? My favorite thing about Atlanta is the quality of life and the emerging business atmosphere that I have experienced since living here. Having lived and worked in a number of major cities in the US, Atlanta is a wonderful place to raise a family and enjoy all the […]

About Our Members: Atlanta CEO High-Tech Council Over 30% represent companies with annual revenues greater than $50 million 77% credit the Council with helping to build professional networks, raise capital and sign customers For 2005, 62% of our members project their marketing budget to increase by at least 50% Executives project 43% of their new […]

Claire Arnold CEO, LeapFrog Services What is your favorite restaurant? For dinner when our adult children are home – Two Urban Licks – it is upbeat, edgy, and fun, with delicious food to boot For a long discussion over weekend brunch – Carroll Street Café in Cabbagetown For a good walk and fabulous food – […]

What is your favorite restaurant? Blue Ridge Grill – A great combination of excellent food in a comfortable and casual setting What is your favorite place to go on vacation? Vero Beach, Florida. Great waves, good fishing and boating on the Intercoastal, and fun for the kids. What is the favorite book that you’ve read […]