Technical entrepreneurs say it can be done with hard work, perseverance and guidance.
When Eric A. Adolphe left City College of New York with his engineering degree, he thought a short stint with the federal government followed by corporate life seemed the best plan. That was until a glazed ham changed his life. Eric A. Adolphe, CEO of Optimus Corp., learned that to start a business, one must know how to manage money and connect with resources and people. At the end of the year when they were giving out checks, my family and friends were there. To make things even more interesting, I was a vegetarian.