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Brian Hamilton is the co-founder and CEO of Sageworks, a financial information company and Inc. 500 honoree. Hamilton is an original co-developer of “FIND” (Financial Information into Narrative Data), Sageworks’ core artificial intelligence technology which converts financial numbers into plain language. He holds an MBA degree from Duke University and a bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart University, where he graduated summa cum laude.


Leadership Lesson: When to Take Advice

By Brian Hamilton |  May 17, 2012

Entrepreneurs are naturally hardheaded people. And that's fine--until it isn't anymore.  Read story

Getting Funding: Empathize With Your Banker

By Brian Hamilton |  Mar 29, 2012

If you don't have empathy for the loan officer sitting across from you, you won't understand how to get the funding you need.  Read story

Why You Don't Need Venture Capital

By Brian Hamilton |  Feb 23, 2012

Young entrepreneurs often pursue funding first, product second. That's a dangerous path--and it won't do your company much good.  Read story

Has Your Business Failed (and You Just Won't Admit It)?

By Brian Hamilton |  Jan 30, 2012

The only thing worse than failing is sticking with a doomed business long after its fate is sealed. Here's how to know it's time to move on.  Read story

Do You Like Your Customers?

By Brian Hamilton |  Dec 15, 2011

If you don't, your business is never going to be more than a chore. And the first people to notice will be the ones who pay your bills.  Read story

The 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes Businesses Make

By Brian Hamilton |  Aug 9, 2011

Running a business should earn you an honorary degree given all you will learn, says Brian Hamilton, co-founder and CEO of Sageworks.  Read story