Software then and now: a personal journey

When
Thursday April 24th, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
Who
Paul Stannard
Where
SmartDraw Software

RSVP

I started my first software company in 1982 and have been an active developer for more than 40 years. What were the challenges back then compared to the present day? How has the business changed? What have I learned that still apply today?

Date Change

NORMALLY, we do the third Thursday of every month - but in order to accommodate our speaker’s schedule we’re doing April 24th instead.

Food / Drinks

Food and drinks will be provided! Please contact us (on meetup) if you have any dietary restrictions/food allergies.

Directions and Parking Instructions

Meeting will be held in the offices of SmartDraw Software, 1780 Hughes Landing Blvd #1100 on the 11th floor.

Paul Stannard

Paul Stannard is the founder and CEO of SmartDraw. He’s been running software companies since 1982. He originally learned how to program in the mid-1970s while earning his PhD in Theoretical Chemistry at UCLA.

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