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The Evolution of Autodesk: A 44-Year Journey

The complete Autodesk history from 1982 to 2026: every major product launch, acquisition, and CEO era, and the one pattern that ties 44 years together.

Shaan Hurley
September 3, 2026

AutoCAD, Autodesk History, CAD, History, Management, Startup, Strategy, Technology, Web/Tech

The Accidental Empire – Early Autodesk History

The Autodesk "Flying Founders" From left to right: Rudolf Künzli, Mike Ford, Dan Drake, Mauri Laitinen, Greg Lutz, David Kalish, Lars Moureau, Richard Handyside,Kern Sibbald, Hal Royaltey, Duff Kurland, John Walker, Keith Marcelius

The Accidental Empire
How a band of UNIVAC hackers, a borrowed plotter, and five long-shot bets became one of the most influential software companies ever built. The oral history Autodesk never officially told. Here are the Oral History of many early Autodesk founders and those in its early history.

Shaan Hurley
March 24, 2026