Dan Bricklin

Dan Bricklin, born on July sixteenth, nineteen fifty-one, is a prominent American computer scientist and entrepreneur, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the world of technology. He is best known as the co-creator of VisiCalc, the first spreadsheet program, developed alongside Bob Frankston. This innovative software revolutionized the way businesses and individuals manage data, earning Bricklin the title of 'the father of the Spreadsheet.'

In addition to his work on VisiCalc, Bricklin founded Software Garden, Inc., where he currently serves as president. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Trellix, a venture he departed from in two thousand four. Today, he holds the position of chief technology officer at Alpha Software, continuing to influence the tech landscape.

Bricklin's insights and expertise are encapsulated in his book, 'Bricklin on Technology,' published by Wiley in May two thousand nine. His contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed; in nineteen eighty-two, he was one of six individuals highlighted when Time magazine recognized the computer as 'Machine of the Year.'