The topic of discussion was “Win Big By Thinking Small” and David explained the advantages of working for a small business. The presentation was for the Delta Mu Delta Business Honorary (top 20 percent of business students) to discuss the various options of careers with a small business. David presented advantages and disadvantages of various business sizes including what it takes to be successful when starting a new one. He provided examples from STI Electronics’ 29-year history.
Mr. Raby is CEO of one of America’s most successful tier-3 EMS manufacturing companies. A past President of SMTA, David, his mother Ellen and father Jim Raby have grown STI Electronics from a small contracting house to a multifaceted business with a unique business model.