Patriot Entrepreneur
Joe Tedesco
CEO, Architech Corp.
2002 MBA graduate
Reston, Va.
Joe Tedesco is chief executive officer of Architech Corp., a provider of software development, systems design and enterprise-testing services. He’s also a 2002 graduate of the School of Management’s MBA program at George Mason University. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Business Alliance of George Mason University. The Business Alliance is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization focused on building relationships and stimulating the exchange of ideas among local business leaders and George Mason University students, faculty and administrators.
How did you start your business?
I founded my company with eight employees and financed its start-up with my personal savings.
How has your degree at Mason helped in your business?
Mason’s MBA program taught me how to grow my small niche technology business into a more robust enterprise. Specifically, I learned not only about managing people and building a employee-focused culture, but also about developing pragmatic strategies to grow my business systemically and how to evaluate performance quantitatively.
How did you become involved in the Business Alliance?
A colleague encouraged me to attend a Business Alliance event. I found the members to be interesting and dedicated. I was immediately energized by the opportunities to integrate the business and academic communities.
What advice would you give to other aspiring Patriot Entrepreneurs?
It’s often not the best idea that determines success; it’s the best execution of an idea.
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