Legacy of a Refugee:: An American-Hungarian Entrepreneur's Journey to Silicon Valley

by Laszlo Meszaros

Overview

Legacy of a Refugee recounts the journey of an extraordinary man who refused to give up. From washing cars and painting houses, he progressed to factory work and lab work. He then learned and worked in various facets of the emerging world of computer technology, leading to several managerial positions. These experiences, combined with his leadership and vision, drove him to fulfill his dream of starting his own company. Meszaros eventually founded an innovative tech company that was acquired by Intel. This story of a self-made man is an inspiration to those who have left or who are considering leaving their birth place behind in search of a better life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781942483205
Publisher:	City of Light Publishing
Publication date:	10/01/2016
Pages:	198
Product dimensions:	6.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Laszlo Meszaros escaped from communist Hungary at the age of sixteen and boarded a ship bound for America in 1956 with just one dollar in his pocket. Today he is an accomplished entrepreneur devoted to guiding and inspiring the youth of both nations through his foundation, the Meszaros International Center for Entrepreneurship (M.I.C.E.), which gives back by nurturing students, helping them discover their unique talents and daring them to take charge of their lives.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS
FOREWORD v
PART ONE | THE FIRST SEVENTEEN YEARS 1
One | Childhood 3
Two | Communist Hungary 12
Three | The Escape Plan 22
Four | Austria Welcomes the Gang of Runaways 27
Five | All Aboard! 36
PART TWO | AMERICA 39
Six | Landing in America 41
Seven | My New Home: Buffalo, New York 46
Eight | Working in America 49
Nine | Early Social Life in Buffalo 58
PART THREE | MY PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY 71
Ten | The Roswell Park Years 73
Eleven | Triumphant Return to Hungary 81
Twelve | Knowing When to Move On 85
Thirteen | The Com-Pro Years 92
Fourteen | First Steps to Silicon Valley 111
Fifteen | Doing Business in Hungary - Take Two 130
PART FOUR | MESZAROS INTERNATIONAL CENTER 133
OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP (M.I.C.E.)
PART FIVE | MY PERSONAL JOURNEY 143
Sixteen | Family 145
Seventeen | Extended Family 165
REFLECTIONS 175
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 177
APPENDIX 183
M.I.C.E. Testimonials 183
INDEX 193

Editorial Reviews

"Laszlo Meszaros' story of going from this small Hungarian town all the way to America to be a successful businessman, and seeing that he still comes back to Hungary to give a little back to his community here, has made me realize something very important: you should never forget the people who led you to where you are, who inspired you to be the person you are."
-Dora Jámbor, M.I.C.E. graduate

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