Ann Arbor software firm thinks differently about work

No long nights, no cubbies, no walls... What about working weekends? Well, none of that, either. And, all the while, no offshoring of work. In fact, Menlo Innovations is keepin' their peeps right here in Michigan. A bit of an alternative working environment, wouldn't you say? Either way, you should be just a little bit jealous. Come on! No weekends!

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So far, Sheridan's belief that an innovative company could take root here in rust-belt Michigan -- and teach others a process and methodology for innovation -- appears to be succeeding even in today's trying economy.

Menlo employs 50 people today, up from around 30 two years ago, and expects to hire another 25 this year. Revenues hit $2 million in 2006, rose to $2.5 million in 2007 and are running 70% ahead of last year thus far in 2008, Sheridan said.

Menlo has made investments in 13 of its clients and has started to receive royalty checks from two of them.

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  • Menlo Innovations
    410 N 4th Avenue, 3rd Floor
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Website
    Menlo Innovations is an Ann Arbor software design and development firm that strives to forever end the "stupid user" syndrome by making products that are intuitive to their clients' needs.