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20 years ago Raj and I started a little company together in our dorm room…

Jeff Hilimire

Fast-forward a few years later and I followed her to Charlotte, her attending Davidson College and me at UNC-Charlotte. Raj and I found we shared two passions: Tetris and building websites. 1998 – Raj and I (with Sasha and Gavin) at UNC-Charlotte. Raj, thanks for everything. Love you, buddy.

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A Google Docs interview with Richard Simms, co-founder of Tech Talent South

Jeff Hilimire

Our mission at TTS is to develop more tech talent in the South through beginner-focused programs teaching web development and computer programming. Right now, we run programs here in Atlanta (where we started the company) as well as in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Asheville, NC. Who are you and what do you do? We already have!

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Best Of Both Worlds: Mixing HTML5 And Native Code

mobile.smashingmagazine.com

There are three principal ways to develop a mobile solution: native code, hybrid mobile app, mobile Web app. Developing an application in HTML5 is a way to leverage code across multiple platforms , rather than having to write the entire application from scratch for each platform. Advertisement.

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I began organizing in-person professional development events for this community, and then clients began asking me for help finding the right consultant for a project. I now am the CEO and founder of Berri Properties in Asheville and Charlotte, NC. So, Umbrex evolved out of a community that I started to meet a need that I felt myself.

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15 Entrepreneurs Share What Makes Their Business Unique

Hearpreneur

There are a lot of agencies who have this kind of specialization when it comes to web design and development, but no others (or very few) are approaching video marketing from our viewpoint. 11 – Easier Development. Of course, there are plenty of app development companies out there today. Photo Credit: Ben Walker.

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43 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

I figured since I had so much experience in starting businesses, why can’t I develop a model to help startups get all of the information they need in one location! Jessica Houston Enterprises is a women’s empowerment business that provides personal and professional development training. That was my aha moment!