The Life and Times of a High-Tech Entrepreneur

Editor(s): José Miguel López-Higuera; Brian Culshaw

Author(s): Colleen Fitzpatrick

Published: 2008

https://doi.org/10.1117/3.786604.ch9

Abstract

Twelve years ago, when I was laid off from my job at a small high-tech laser company, I decided to go it on my own. I figured that if nothing else, I would at least learn something. Little did I realize how right I was. Because women in laser physics are in the vast minority, and female high-tech business owners are an even smaller group, if nothing else, I have learned what it is to persevere.