Ted Dabney 1937 – 2018
Biography
Ted Dabney was born on May 2, 1937, in San Francisco, arriving into a world on the cusp of technological transformation. He would go on to become an electronic engineer whose innovations and vision helped shape the digital age. With a keen mind for electronics and a pioneering spirit, Dabney dedicated his career to advancing technology during its most formative decades.
In partnership with Nolan Bushnell, Dabney co-founded Atari, Inc., a company that would become legendary in the history of interactive entertainment and computing. Together, they built something revolutionary that influenced generations and changed how people experienced technology. Dabney’s engineering expertise and creative problem-solving were instrumental in establishing Atari as a transformative force in the industry.
Dabney spent his life in California, beginning in San Francisco and eventually making his home in Clearlake. He passed away on May 26, 2018, at the age of 81, following a battle with esophageal cancer. Though he has left this world, his contributions to electronic engineering and interactive technology remain a lasting legacy. His work alongside Bushnell continues to be recognized as foundational to the digital revolution that followed.
