Mike Chaput - IT Management Entrepreneur

Being a newly acquired business development associate for Endsight can seem like a daunting task, especially as my first “real person” job since graduating from Chico State in May. Luckily I have the entrepreneurial spirit of my CEO, Mike Chaput, rallying behind me. Mike is always open to new and creative ways to expand business, which makes this “real person” job of mine much more fun and interesting since each day is different.

Morgan Allen, 23, of Endsight raves “OMG, Mike’s ambition makes me feel special and proud to work under him.” His innate charismatic nature and voracious consumption of business books makes him an excellent candidate for attention. Although he is not quite at the Steve Jobs, screaming on a megaphone in front of thousands of Apple employees, enthusiasm level, Mike’s casual demeanor facilitates an open dialogue.

Last week he was included in East Bay Business Times, Entrepreneur section-

Mike Chaput often finds prospective clients wary when he calls. Burned by lousy tech-support experiences past, the CEO of Berkeley’s Endsight Inc. finds selling them a contract for remote computer help takes work.

But about 80 clients, including local attorneys, researchers and even a few billionaires among others have come to rely on Endsight’s blend of remote maintenance calls and on-site visits to keep their IT systems humming. “The field of IT is littered with people who don’t know what they’re doing,” said Chaput. “That creates a rich environment for us.”

Endsight’s 33 employees use advanced networking to tap into 3,000 client computers, servers and gadgets from Berkeley, performing both routine maintenance and troubleshooting, frequently heading off potential problems or fixing small mishaps without an in-person visit. That efficiency conserves employee time while allowing for easy consultation with peers, said Chaput. The avid business book listener has also infused the company with “huddles,” daily 15-minute gatherings, to keep everyone on the same page.

Endsight also consults with each client to help the client get its IT infrastructures into peak shape, advising clients on IT purchases and buying equipment for them as needed.

East Bay Business Times - by Michael Fitzhugh Staff reporter mfitzhugh@bizjournals.com | 925-598-1425

The world has not seen the last of Michael Chaput. From his humble beginnings in rural Michigan, it was apparent that success was in the cards for this young maverick.

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