Awards & Winners

Ken Olsen

Date of Birth 20-February-1926
Place of Birth Bridgeport
(Fairfield County, Connecticut, Greater Bridgeport, United States of America, Area code 203, Area code 475)
Nationality United States of America
Also know as Kenneth Harry Olsen
Profession Entrepreneur, Engineer, Businessperson
Quotes
  • There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home.
Kenneth Harry Olsen was an American engineer who co-founded Digital Equipment Corporation in 1957 with colleague Harlan Anderson.

Awards by Ken Olsen

Check all the awards nominated and won by Ken Olsen.

1993


National Medal of Technology and Innovation
(For his contributions to the development and use of computer technology; and for his entrepreneurial contribution to American business.)