About Aldo Grillo

Aldo Grillo is a seasoned technologist, entrepreneur, and full-stack developer with over 25 years of experience in the IT field. His journey into technology began after a successful early career in finance during the 1990s, where he worked as a stockbroker and business benefits planner, investing in many of the early internet companies during the original dot-com boom. Following the dot-com crash of 2000, Aldo pivoted into the technology sector, where his passion for computing and systems innovation found a lifelong home.

Aldo is the founder of Forester Information Technology, an IT MSP and digital marketing company launched after his departure as Director of IT for a New York City agency. Through Forester IT, he has supported small businesses with tech infrastructure, marketing, and software strategy.

Now, he is launching a new chapter—developing full-stack applications with QRMenuConnect.com, a platform designed to help restaurants digitize their menus and manage their customer interactions without the high cost of third-party platforms.

In addition to his professional work, Aldo has a passion for retro computing, particularly 8-bit computers of the 1980s. As a teenager in that era, he created computer graphic art, and he still enjoys reconnecting with vintage machines as a hobby.

Aldo’s entrepreneurial path is driven by a deep belief in innovation through resilience—a belief born from personal challenges and triumphs. His mission is simple: to build tools that empower small business owners and inspire fellow developers not to give up—no matter how hard the path may get.