Not On His Watch
He may be young, but his computer-monitoring software is wise beyond its years.
As the founder of ExploreAnywhere Software LLC in Plaistow, New
Hampshire, Bryan Hammond is proving that wisdom doesn't always
come with age. At the ripe age of 21, he already helms a software
company with 2005 sales projections of more than $1 million, and
his computer-monitoring products have become a big hit among
parents, employers and educators. How did he achieve all this, when
most people his age are still finishing college?
Rewind to fifth grade, when Hammond's father gave him a book
on computer programming. The gift immediately sparked an interest
and a thirst for more knowledge. At 16, Hammond put his skills to
the test when he set out to develop computer-monitoring software
superior to the bug-filled products on the market. Using the
anonymity of the internet to keep his age a secret, Hammond
launched his company in 2001 with $100.
Hammond admits he's made difficult decisions along the
way--like leaving college early--but he insists the sacrifices have
been worth it: "I want to give this my all, because if I
don't, I'd feel like I'm passing up a really great
opportunity."
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