Real World Stuff's Journal: VA Founder Resigns from Board

June 24, 2002
VA Software Founder Resigns from Board
By Karol Kingsley

Larry Augustin, founder and former C.E.O of VA Software, Monday resigned from the company's board of directors, citing personal reasons.

Augustin founded the open source development company December of 1993 and served as its chief executive officer from the start through June 2002.

Augustin's idea to create a full-service development service with an easy-to-use Web site is inspirational, noted Ali Jenab, president and chief operating officer of VA Software.

"He was the catalyst behind a state-of-the-art software-management system, and fleet of custom advertising delivery sites that provide, efficient targeted online marketing and delivery venues," Jenab said. "Larry's vision remains the guiding force behind VA today."

"On behalf of all VA Software shareholders, employees and customers, I want to thank Larry for his foresight and the tremendous contributions he has made to our company. We wish him well in any future endeavors."

VA's board of directors presently is comprised of: Andre M. Boisvert Chairman, Sagent Technologies; Ram Gupta Executive Vice President, Products and Technology, PeopleSoft; Ali Jenab
President and Chief Operating Officer, VA Software; Douglas Leone Partner, Sequoia Capital; Robert M. Neumeister, Jr. Chief Financial Officer, Myriad Proteomics; Carl Redfield Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Logistics, Cisco Systems; David B. Wright Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Legato