Radio Interview Part 1: The Early Days of Atlanta Technology April 25th, 2013MMM Tech Perspectives In part 1 of this interview, John Yates discusses his background and the early days of the Atlanta technology community. Highlights include: Atlanta Tech Community vs. Silicon Valley – why many pioneers of the early technology industry–including John Yates—chose Atlanta over Silicon Valley as the place to cultivate their career in technology. The early days of the Atlanta Technology Community: John Yates describes Atlanta’s tech community in the 1980s, when microcomputers and software innovation dominated the scene, and companies such as MSA and Quadram, Inc. laid the foundation for a rapidly growing tech industry. Click below to play: http://www.www.mmmtechlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/My-Song.mp3 Host Ricky Steele Interviews John Yates for Booth 61 Radio About Booth 61 with Ricky Steele: Booth 61 is the place for the latest news and information from the Atlanta technology scene. From C-level execs to startup pros, host Ricky Steele is bringing all the movers and shakers in Atlanta tech to his home away from home in Booth 61. Listen in every Wednesday at 2:00pm EST to join the conversation.