The Secret History of Minnesota Part 1: Engineering Research Associates
Steve Blank
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The story starts with a company you probably never heard of – Engineering Research Associates. In January 1946, they founded Engineering Research Associates (ERA). Norris became the VP of Engineering, Engstrom the VP of Research, and Meader VP of Manufacturing. And by 1949, 652 employees and by 1955, 1400.
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