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Silicon Mechanics

Digital storage products

"Jon Lewis: We care. We take care of our customers and they take care of us. It turns out that people really do still appreciate customer service. "

"David Bryan: Success is a journey. Take time to enjoy it along the way. Acknowledge others and help them succeed."

"Ken Hostetler: Create a brand. Customers have always been my focus, and that is incredibly important, but for expanding the scope of our business, branding is critical. "

"David Bryan: Opening the doors. It has been a challenging journey since day one, but taking the leap was the hardest part."

Success Secret | What Is Success?
| Best Advice | Tipping Point

Friends & family	Venture capital
Bank loan	Private investors
Line of credit	Credit cards
Savings/personal funds

Other Sources
Loose change

Health insurance	Flextime
Life insurance	Company car
Telecommuting	401(K)
Tuition reimbursement	Stock options

Other Benefits:
Employee discount

Company Details

Location: Bothell, WA
Founders: David Bryan, 38, Ken Hostetler, 42, Jon Lewis, 37

Website: http://www.siliconmechanics.com

Year Started: January 2001

Initial Investment: $6,500

Turned a Profit: 2001

First Million: 2002

2007 Sales: $40.3 million

Number of Employees:

Day 1: 3

2007: 99

2008: 100*

* Projected by 2009

Company Background

Silicon Mechanics is a leading manufacturer of rackmount servers, storage solutions, and high-performance computing clusters with one of the most comprehensive product offerings available. We work collaboratively with customers to create best-fit solutions for each customer. Our products are backed by a team of Sales and Service Engineers dedicated to service and solutions excellence. Our unique website allows customers to easily configure hardware, compare alternatives and immediately evaluate the technical and financial implications of their options. When you work with Silicon Mechanics, you get more than just state-of-the-art equipment. You get a team of experts dedicated to total customer satisfaction.

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