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The Cleversafe CEO has started several companies — all backed by some big money. He's now parlaying his learnings into his new venture, which develops data-storage software. Here, he talks about his growth plans and offers advice to start-ups.

Gladwin was speaking at the ITA's CityLIGHTS award ceremony held April 12. He was given the "Newcomer" Award, which is presented to the company that has the strongest potential to emerge from start-up phase to become a solid presence in the tech marketplace. The award winner must have revenue less than $1 million.