30 years ago, I did something kind of crazy. I stole a vacant office from my parents, hung up a self-constructed banner that read "Optimal Networks," and called myself a business owner. My plan: I'd build an IT company that would not only provide its clients with mind-blowing service and results, but would have serious fun doing so.I had the tech know-how thanks to a BS and MS from Hopkins, I had the entrepreneurial drive thanks to a Wharton MBA, and I really, really liked having a good time. There *had* to be a way to blend all of these facets together while maintaining an aggressive commitment to honesty and ethics, right?Well, here we are 3 decades later, 50 people and 100 clients strong. How did it all turn out? Please see:> Exhibit A - https://www.inc.com/aflac/what-happens-when-work-is-fun.html > Exhibit B - https://www.optimalnetworks.com/company/scrapbook/> Exhibit C - https://www.optimalnetworks.com/2009/11/07/1109-optimal-networks-wins-top-ethics-award/While you'll never see me claim sole credit for where Optimal is today (it was a massive team effort), you might hear me talk about how incredible it's been to see those wild ideas jump from continuous-feed computer paper to fiercely real life. And it has been even *more* incredible to see the results we have brought about for our clients over the years. Clients that came to us exhausted from riding herd on their IT teams -- and some that felt they were held hostage -- are now confident we have their backs. Clients that were worried their technology wasn't cutting it with their employees (especially the younger ones) are now fully mobile -- literally working via hotspots while their spouses are driving. Clients that came to us with security concerns are at ease knowing that we are helping them stay vigilant.Take a look at the testimonials sprinkled across our site to see what I mean: www.optimalnetworks.comLet's talk about it!hlanda@optimalnetworks.com240-499-7905