OWC (Other World Computing, Inc.)

I Was Too Young To Drive But Started My Business Anyway: Now We're Approaching $200M/Year

October 27th, 2021
$13.5M
revenue/mo
1
Founders
250
Employees
OWC (Other World ...
from Woodstock, IL, USA
started October 1988
$13,500,000
revenue/mo
1
Founders
250
Employees
market size
$298B
starting costs
$13.7K
gross margin
40%
time to build
210 days
growth channels
Organic social media
business model
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best tools
YouTube, Twitter, Instagram
time investment
Full time
pros & cons
35 Pros & Cons
tips
2 Tips
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Hello! Who are you and what business did you start?

My name is Lawrence O'Connor, aka 'OWC Larry.' I am the founder and CEO of OWC (Other World Computing, Inc.).

OWC has been upgrading and enabling greater longevity and capability from computers and other technology our customers depend on for over three decades. We aren't just a direct reseller. OWC engineers and manufactures these solutions as well, including leading-edge software applications that enable even greater functionality. We are here for our customers and because of our customers, which is reflected in the products we develop.

Our hardware solutions include memory, high-performance SSDs, port expansion docks, a wide range of external storage solutions that serve everything from backup to audio/video/photography needs, and even major motion picture production. The software includes Mac & Windows RAID management, Mac/PC drive compatibility support, and tools for system health monitoring, data ingest, and file management for both computers and mobile devices. We continue to experience solid year-over-year growth and have expanded internationally over the last five years with major operations in Europe and Asia in addition to...

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