22nd Century Technologies, Inc: Surpassing the $500 million milestone by pioneering government contracting and IT innovation

Anil Sharma looks back on his journey as a first-generation immigrant motivated by the American dream and thanks his team and customers for their contributions to the company's success. Anil, his partner Satvinder Singh, and 22nd Century Technologies flourished after the company was founded in 1997, right as the Y2K problem was starting to show signs of seriousness. However, they soon faced setbacks, including the dot-com bust, the 9/11 attacks, and industry downturns like the 2007 financial crisis, which forced them to make tough business decisions and even temporarily halt operations. Despite obstacles, Anil Sharma, the CEO, spearheaded the business's rebirth in 2008 by concentrating on the public and government sectors, which resulted in significant development. The company has grown from a consultancy startup to a $500+ million revenue run-rate behemoth with over 6,000 workers und... Read more