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 Szulik goes on attack in $30M horse racing lawsuit

After being sued for $30 million by a California man, the former Red Hat chairman and CEO fires back, calling Jason Galanis "an alleged financial fraudster. Szulik also says the suit is an attempt to "divert attention" from his own $60M lawsuit against a financial advisor.

 Ex-Red Hat CEO faces $30M suit in horse racing dispute

A California venture capitalist sues Matthew Szulik in fight over buy-out bid for IEAH Stables, in which Szulik is an investor. Last month, Szulik filed a $60M suit against his financial advisor who is a backer of the same stable.

IEAH Stables

 Keeping Red Hat in Raleigh a constant fight – Szulik

The retired chairman and CEO at the world's top Linux software company says the current debate about moving Red Hat is no surprise to him.

 For Red Hat's Matthew Szulik a 'very humbling honor'

The retired chairman and CEO of the world's top Linux software company is recognized by the state's largest technology association for his business and other contributions to North Carolina.

Matthew Szulik

 Red Hat’s Szulik to step down as chairman, from board

The long-time leader at the world’s top Linux software developer and services provider calls his service “an honor.” Szulik wants “more time and energy” for family, other interests, he says in resignation letter. He also has been selling off his huge stock holdings.

Matthew Szulik

 Red Hat stock rally continues on 'takeout' talk

UBS analyst upgrades Red Hat to a buy, sees a buyout or merger pushing Linux software developer's shares as high as $32. Red Hat shares jump as much as 7 percent in Monday trading.

 Red Hat stock rally continues on 'takeout' talk

UBS analyst upgrades Red Hat to a buy, sees a buyout or merger pushing Linux software developer's shares as high as $32. Red Hat shares jump as much as 7 percent in Monday trading.

 Insider stock sales indicate Red Hat isn’t in play, analyst firm says

 Red Hat board member resigns for missionary work

 Succession strategy: Are you, your company prepared for a sudden change at the top?

As Steve Jobs steps away, other executives should be thinking: What happens to my company if the same thing happens to me?

 Red Hat's Szulik is E&Y's Entrepreneur of Year

Chairman and former CEO of the world's top Linux software developer and services provider was recognized for turning the Red Hat concept into a profitable business.

 A salute to Claude McKinney, creative force behind NCSU’s ‘technopolis’

Longtime leader in building, growth of Centennial Campus and RTP dies at age 79. He leaves quite a legacy.

 'Solid start': Red Hat’s earnings match Street expectations

Drive by surge in subscription revenue, Linux software developer reports 27% increase in revenues.

 iContact’s co-founders, Red Hat’s Szulik take home E&Y entrepreneur awards

Aaron Houghton and Ryan Allis are recognized for efforts at e-mail marketing firm. Szulik, chairman at Red Hat, helped make software firm world’s largest Linux provider.

 iContact founders could bring home another honor – E&Y Entrepreneur of Year

Carolinas list includes executives from wide variety of firms, including Red Hat’s Szulik, TransTech Pharma’s founder.

 Red Hat Appears to Be Flying Friendly Skies with New CEO Whitehurst

Jim Whitehurst, the 40-year-old wunderkind chief executive officer at Red Hat, didn’t don a red fedora. He didn’t sing. He didn’t dance. But the man following in the footsteps of Bob Young and Matthew Szulik still made an impressive debut at his Triangle coming out party of sorts on Thursday

 Red Hat Chairman Sells $3.4M Shares of Stock

Matthews Szulik still owns more than 900,000 shares in Linux software firm.

 So What Gives with Red Hat Stock? Analysts Are Divided

Jim Whitehurst, the new chief executive officer at Red Hat, makes in many ways his Wall Street debut today when the Linux software developer and services provider announces fourth-quarter earnings.

 New Red Hat CEO Relishes Challenge of Battle with Software Giants

Jim Whitehurst, who replaced Matthew Szulik on Jan. 1, pledges commitment to open source, Red Hat’s culture and to Triangle community. He also plans to ‘tap’ Szulik for advice, counsel as he takes over world’s top Linux provider.

 Crystal Ball Gazing: Much Good News Ahead in New Year

From Epic’s next ‘Gears’ to Motricity, from a bigger Blue to chips, CROs and LEDs, ‘08 will be a banner year for tech.