Name:
Augi Lye
Birthdate: 08/18/1978
Where were you born?
New York City
What are your community activities? (church or faith-based involvement, local, regional and national professional organizations, non-profits, etc) HackerHouse, HackerSpace, Startup Hour
List any awards you have won for community service:
Distinguished Young Alumni Award,
Gator Innovator Engineering Award
UF Business plan award
Florida Venture Forum Business plan award
SEED Business plan award
What is your definition of success?
Maximizing one’s talents.
What is your greatest professional accomplishment?
Growing Trendy Entertainment into a fun and loving company.
How do you exemplify the spirit of a Forty Under 40 professional?
Trying my very best at anything I do.
Businessperson who has most inspired you:
Amir Rubin
Best advise ever received:
Do what you love.
Greatest professional challenge:
Growing Trendy Entertainment.
First job:
Violinist
What color crayon would you be? Why?
Blue, so many different meanings.
Favorite after-work drink:
Scotch
If I had a magic wand, I’d:
make everyone happy
What is your favorite Gadget?
Smart phone
How long have you been in Gainesville?
16 years
What do you love most about Gainesville/Alachua County?
The people
Three things people would be surprised to know about you:
I use to tour the US in a rock band playing the violin
I originally entered UF as a violin performance major before switching to Engineering
I never intended to become a CEO I was quit happy just writing code
Advice you would give a younger you:
Find your passion then follow it