Introducing Sarah Kimmel, Owner of Technology for Mommies

By Crystal | Published May 27, 2010

We are pleased to introduce Technology for Mommies, Sarah Kimmel! Connect with Sarah on twitter and facebook. Enjoy!

Hometown: Newport Beach, CA

Current Residence: Lehi, UT

Education: Brigham Young University

Professional Background: Microsoft Certified IT Manager for a Home Builder and then for a network consulting firm servicing many clients.

What you wanted to be when you grew up: A Lawyer!

What you are: Business Owner, IT Manager

Brief Summary of your Start Up: I have a few projects.  One being the software I created Daily Home Planner, which is planning software for busy families.  Then I have my blogs, first a blog dedicated to educating women on technology, and then a blog helping busy families get more organized.

Company Website? www.dailyhomeplanner.com www.tech4mommies.com www.organizedmom.net

What inspired you? My daughter inspired me to create the software.  I wanted to put her on a schedule and use my computer to keep track of it and I couldn’t find the software to make it.  My friends and family inspired me to do the other projects because they were always asking me technical questions that I think everyone should be able to have the answers to.

How long have you been in business? Since Sept. 2007

How did you fund it? Bootstrapping.  It’s software, so the main cost is development.  The person who codes the software is a full partner in the company.

Do you have a Fairy Godmother (or Mentor)? My sister Amy and I sort of mentor each other and help each other set and keep business goals.

Do you belong to any Business Organization or Networking Groups? Girls in Tech, Startup Princess

Current Business Challenge? Trying to get versions of the software out that will work on the mobile phones (Palm Pre and iPhone especially)

What are you doing about it? Coding Coding Coding.  It’s hard to find the time to code those versions though when we have other jobs to do (the jobs that actually pay the bills)

Favorite motivational quote: “The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.” – President Thomas S. Monson

Family? Yes, 2 kids and One husband!

If so, how do you balance family and business? Very carefully.  I try to spend time with each of my kids every day reading or doing something fun.  I have a tight daily schedule so that nothing gets neglected.

Favorite book? The Princess Bride

What do you do to relax? Watch TV shows and movies.  I love to sit down and watch a good movie!

What do you want to change most about your world? I would love to have a bit of extra money so we can just concentrate on getting the software perfect, and available on multiple operating systems.

What are you most proud of? I’m most proud of the product we already have.  There is always a list a mile long of enhancements I want to include in the software, but so far I think it’s very well rounded.

What advice would you like to offer other Start Up Princesses? Just go for it! If you have an idea try and make it a reality.  Too many people have great ideas and never do anything with it.

Favorite Magic Wand (tool/resource)? My Laptop and my Palm Pre

If you could design a tiara, what precious stones would you use? Diamonds (is there anything else?)

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  2. Veronica on May 30th, 2010 10:26 pm

    I love Sarah! She is one smart gal and sweet as can be. So glad you featured her!

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