I've been in the software business professionally since 1988. As a matter of fact it's the only real profession I've ever had. I cut my teeth at a company called Micrografx, Inc. and have gone on to work for many other startups over the years as well as larger organizations like Nortel Networks. Over these past 17 years I've learned many things about what it takes to run a software company. I've learned many lessons by observing others and I've learned many lessons from mistakes I've made on my own. My hope is to use this blog as a forum for passing on those lessons that I've learned.

At this time I own a software company Berkemeyer Concepts, LLC where we do both software consulting and produce retail software. Our premier retail brand is i-Know It. This is an educational product line designed to help users memorize various material while using their computer for other tasks. Our permier contracting engagement is with ClearSpace doing work on proprietary software for Trade Settlement, Inc. Using these current projects as well as 17 years of history in this business, I'll do my best to pass on some lessons I've learned and help you to avoid some of the mistakes I've made or seen others make.