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Lotus Development Corporation History: Year 1
Who are the founders of Lotus Development Corporation?
Lotus Development Corporation was founded by Mitch Kapor and Jonathan Sachs.
When did the first design and development efforts start at Lotus Development Corporation?
Lotus Development Corporation started its first design and development efforts in Augus 1981.
When was Lotus Development Corporation incorporated?
Lotus Development Corporation was incorporated in April 1982.
When did Lotus Development Corporation unveil its first product?
Lotus Development Corporation unveiled a beta version of its first product in November 1982.
When did Lotus Development Corporation launch its first product commercially?
Lotus Development Corporation commercially launched its first product in January 1983.
When did Lotus Development Corporation go public?
Lotus Development Corporation went public in October 1983 at the NYSE.
Where was Lotus Development Corporation headquartered?
Lotus Development Corporation was headquartered in Cambridge, USA.
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What happened during the year 1 of Lotus Development Corporation?
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What was the version 1 of Lotus' first product like?
NOV 1982
What are some of the pre-IPO stats for Lotus Development Corporation?
1981 to 1983
What were some of the extra materials about Lotus Development Corporation?
NOV 1979 Tiny Troll Brochure.pdfNOV 19179 Tiny Troll Brochure
MAR 1981 VisiPlot User's Guide.pdfMAR 1981 VisiPlot User's Guide
NOV 1983 COMDEX PART 1
NOV 1983 COMDEX PART 2
NOV 1983 COMDEX PART 3
OCT 2015 Mitch Kapor Founder, Lotus Development Corporation