Atomic Object
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Custom software |
| Founded | 2001 in Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Founders | Carl Erickson, Bill Bereza |
| Headquarters | , US |
Number of locations | 4 (2026) |
| Key people | Shawn Crowley (Co-CEO), Mike Marsiglia (Co-CEO) |
Number of employees | 125[2] |
| Website | atomicobject.com |
Atomic Object is an American, employee-owned custom software development consultancy.[3] Headquartered in Grand Rapids[4] with additional offices in Ann Arbor, Chicago, and Raleigh-Durham, Atomic Object focuses on the early phases of software product design and development.[5][3]
History
[edit]Atomic Object was cofounded in 2001[6] by Carl Erickson and Bill Bereza in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[7][8] Bereza left the company in 2009.[9]
In 2014, the company began hosting Atomic Games, a computer programming challenge that requires software developers to create an artificial intelligence (AI) over one weekend[10]
In May 2019, co-founder Carl Erickson transitioned from chief executive officer and appointed Shawn Crowley and Mike Marsiglia as co-chief executive officers.[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ Silverman, Rachel Emma (February 2, 2012). "No More Angling for the Best Seat; More Meetings Are Stand-Up Jobs". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ↑ "Team". Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- 1 2 "Employee ownership program at Grand Rapids tech firm grows". MLive. June 2, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ↑ "The Break Is Over. Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again". The Wall Street Journal. February 15, 2026. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ Spiegelman, Paul (July 25, 2021). "What About The Dog? Getting Your Team Back To The Office Is Getting Complicated". Forbes. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ "Founded after tech bubble burst, Atomic Object grows". Crain's Detroit Business. June 11, 2017. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ↑ Bruckner, Meredith (July 23, 2021). "Atomic Object wins award for growth, strategic excellence". WDIV Local 4 News. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ↑ Harney, John (June 3, 2011). "Employers' Unwrapped Gift: Time Off". The New York Times. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- 1 2 "Tech firm appoints co-CEOs". Crain's Grand Rapids Business. May 22, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ↑ Rigg, Sarah (October 25, 2017). "Ann Arbor's second annual Atomic Games challenges young software developers". Concentrate Media. Retrieved October 19, 2025.