As a child, Andrew Bascom McCandless and his father had what he called “weekend projects”—plumbing, electrical wiring and woodworking. McCandless loved working with his hands to create something from scratch—the types of projects that might live on beyond his involvement. McCandless, 30, has created a lot in a short period of time. In addition to the spin-off company he created while attending LSU, he also founded a consulting firm, Bascom-Hunter, that guides firms with business and technology development needs. But McCandless never gave up the tradition of “weekend projects” that his father had started. “I have always enjoyed building and see myself as a builder of things,” he says. “Sometimes I am building a house; other times I am building a business. I find it very gratifying to start with just an idea and then build something that can outlast your involvement in the effort.”
To read McCandless’ full Q&A, click here. Here is a sample.
If you could have any job other than your own, what would it be?
I want to be involved with Louisiana airports. I have a burning desire to improve the airports in Louisiana and would love to be part of any effort that furthers this goal.
