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An Wang Inventor

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Feb 7, 1920
  • Died: Mar 24, 1990

Dr. An Wang was a Chinese American computer engineer and inventor, and co-founder of computer company Wang Laboratories, which was known primarily for its dedicated word processing machines. An Wang was an important contributor to the development of magnetic core memory.

You have to risk failure to succeed. The important thing is not to make one single mistake that will jeopardize the future.

failure

My theme for philanthropy is the same approach I used with technology: to find a need and fill it.

technology

You have to have your heart in the business and the business in your heart.

business & leadership