Lawson founded Videosoft, a video game development company. Videosoft was one of the earliest video game development companies owned and operated by a Black engineer. The company developed games for the Atari 2600.

Videosoft developed software for the Atari 2600. The company's focus was on creating innovative and engaging game experiences for the popular console. However, due to the video game crash of 1983, Videosoft struggled and closed its doors. Detailed records of specific game titles developed by Videosoft are scarce.

After Videosoft closed, Lawson engaged in consulting work for various technology companies. Specific details about these consulting engagements are less documented but point to his continued involvement in the tech industry.