Michael Prichard is working on his second Charlottesville startup just a few blocks from the booming software business he co-founded eight years ago. Prichard resigned as chief technology officer of WillowTree last fall. WillowTree develops mobile apps for high-profile clients such as American Express and Time-Warner, and has more than 170 employees at offices in […]
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Entrepreneurs preach passion, flexibility at Tom Tom Founders Summit
A skateboarder, a fashion designer, two CEOs and a record executive brought a common denominator Friday to the Tom Tom Founders Festival’s Founders Summit: They all had pursued businesses based on their passions. Rodney Mullen turned his preternatural talent on a skateboard, the consequent rabid fan base and a math and engineering degree into World […]
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Tech, creativity keys to area’s future, forum participants say
A brewer, an educator, a computer programmer, a film festival director and a lawyer and politician painted a picture of an arts-infused, tech-driven city Monday when asked to envision Charlottesville in 2025. Speaking at the Future Forum, the opening event of the Tom Tom Founders Festival, local leaders spoke about the importance of attracting technology […]
