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From Ferguson to Silicon Valley: Learn about Roy's life and accomplishments

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From Ferguson to Silicon Valley: Learn about Roy's life and accomplishments

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Conceived by theREGISTRYBayArea.com and produced in partnership with Digital Diversity Network (DDN), the inaugural "40 Under 40: Tech Diversity - Silicon Valley" recognition program celebrated the achievements of 40 leaders from diverse backgrounds, under the age of 40 in the innovation economy on Wednesday, September 16 in San Francisco.

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Roy Clay talks about his work at HP and as a Palo Alto City Councilman

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Roy Clay talks about his work at HP and as a Palo Alto City Councilman

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"Clay helped launch Hewlett-Packard's computer division in the late 1960s and is known to some as the godfather of black Silicon Valley for helping break down barriers for African Americans in technology. His recruitment and development of talent has helped usher in the next generation of black technology innovators."

Source: http://www.theroot.com/20-tech-game-changers-in-black-history-1790868095#slide-1

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1929 - Born in Ferguson, Missouri

1951 - Got degree from St. Louis University

1951-1965 - Worked as a teacher, at McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, and a few other companies

1965 - Got a job at Hewlett-Packard (HP) as a software development manager and lead developer. He worked on HP's very first computer.

1971 - Worked as a consultant for the company for Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. He looked for promising investments in computer technology. Three companies that arose from that investment were Tandem Computers, Compaq, and Intel.

1973 - Became the first non-White to be on the Palo Alto City Council

1977 - Founded ROD-L Electronics and was its first CEO

2003 - Inducted into the Silicon Valley Engineering Council’s Hall of Fame

Source: www.rodl.com/management.html