09/28/2026
We're proud to share that our Founder, and CEO, Janice Mahlmann, is featured in New Jersey Business Magazine's "WBLF: Breaking Barriers," published for NJBIA's 12th Annual Women Business Leaders Forum.
Janiceβs journey into tech was an unexpected pivot. Starting her career in Human Resources, her innate gift for technology didn't go unnoticed by the IT team, who ultimately persuaded her to change course.
"What changed my path wasn't a plan β it was the people."
That move led to senior IT roles at MetLife and Root 3 Systems, an MBA from Rider University earned in night classes, and eventually starting August eTech. The company started as an IT consulting firm and is now a managed IT and cybersecurity services company headquartered in Monmouth Junction. It's also one of the few 100% women-owned firms in the MSP/MSSP space.
In the interview, Janice talks about:
β’ The visibility gap: women are doing field-defining work in tech, but recognition and funding still lag
β’ Building an organization that lasts, drawing on Jim Collins' Good to Great
β’ Her advice for the next generation of women leaders: delegate, plan ahead, stay resilient, hold yourself accountable, and stay adaptable
β’ Why a CEO's best move is to bring in real experts and trust them to do their jobs
As August eTech celebrates its 25th anniversary, we're grateful to NJBIA, New Jersey Business Magazine, and writer Meg Fry for including her story alongside the Hon. Kim Guadagno and Adanma C. Akujieze.
Read the full article: https://njbmagazine.com/monthly-articles/wblf-breaking-barriers/