Red Hatters On 30 Years Of Innovation, Collaboration And Community
Red Hat News, March 27th, 2023
It goes without saying that Red Hat has experienced a lot of change over the years. What was once a small company founded by entrepreneurs and techies Bob Young and Marc Ewing is now a global leader in open source technology and innovation.
As we reflected upon the last three decades and took a look back at all we've learned and accomplished, a familiar story came to mind-how Red Hat got its name.
Our company moniker comes directly from Ewing. As a student in this college computer lab, people would say, 'If you need help, look for the guy in the red hat,' in reference to his beloved red Cornell lacrosse cap. The sentiment of our name's origin rings true today, but with a slight adjustment-if you need help, look for a Red Hatter.
In celebration of our 30th anniversary, Red Hatters, both old and new, shared how their experiences at Red Hat have shaped them professionally and personally through innovation, collaboration and community.