In Silicon Valley is where things started to get serious, with the company getting enough steady work to grow the team and for us to really start considering leaving academia to persue this full time and better support our expanding client base. Sadly the cost of living was just too high, and most folks had family back on the east coast. We love the relationships we formed in the peninsula and are fortunate to be able to come back frequently to service clients and see old friends.

During the pandemic, it became clear that we could operate almost entirely remotely, apart from a small applications lab. We also determined that we needed access to a steady supply of new skilled recruits. As a graduate of the applied physics program at AppState, Zach knew the quality of students and the quality of life that the area brought to the table. We are happy to say that we have put down roots in Boone that have already grown into strong ties with the community and the university.