More conversations with founders. Different format, same honesty. These interviews dig into the messy middle of building something. The part between the big idea and the press coverage that most people skip over. Spoiler: that’s where all the interesting stuff happens.
The founders here share what actually fills their days. Not the Instagram version. The real one. With the early mornings, the difficult conversations, and the moments of genuine doubt that somehow coexist with genuine excitement. It’s a weird combination. Ask any founder.
What makes these conversations worth reading is the specificity. Not vague advice like “follow your passion” or “think outside the box.” Actual details. How they got their first customer. What they’d do differently. The habits that keep them from losing their minds.
Some of these founders run companies you’ve heard of. Most of them you haven’t. Yet. That’s kind of the point. The best insights often come from people who are still in the trenches, not the ones writing memoirs about trenches they left years ago. Browse through. Find someone in your space. Or don’t. Sometimes the best perspective comes from a completely different industry.
Caroline Brooker-McGrath, Avante Language Services, Inc. CEO, founded the foreign-language services company in 1997. She is an English-Spanish interpreter and entrepreneur based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, possessing extensive experience as an…
Derek Fromson has an extensive background in journalism and communications, and leads Digital Dominoes Consulting in Washington, DC, as principal. The enterprise he founded in 2016 delivers client-driven content that…
Monroe resident Jon Pelcin is a student studying towards an associate of arts (AA) in psychology at Rockland Community College. Since enrolling in 2023, he has achieved several milestones at…
The Light System™ began long before it became a company. Its roots trace back to the early work of Robert J. Religa, who spent decades exploring how light, colour, and…
Andres Aiza grew up in Houston, a city known for its energy industry, rail yards, and vast warehouse corridors. From an early age, he saw how businesses moved goods and…
Josh is a Partner and Chair of Northern California at DLA Piper, where he advises life sciences, healthcare, and technology companies across the full company life cycle, from formation through…
Natalie Shpiegel has never stayed in one place for long. Born in Israel, she spent much of her childhood moving across the world because of her father’s work with Motorola….
An accomplished law enforcement professional, Jamiel Altaheri served for more than 20 years in the New York City Police Department, where he rose to the rank of deputy inspector. He…
With plans of pursuing studies in law, Nubaira Kabir is a Client Service and Sales admin at Ardeo Education Solutions with a background as a tax intern with Jenner &…
Dr. Timothy Gadson is an accomplished educational administrator with a rich background, including significant contributions to the Salt Lake City School District and various other districts. Dr. Gadson serves as…
Based in Frederick, Maryland, Kurt Weierstall founded Embrasure Home. He has managed the architectural and construction services firm since 2009 and has also served as the head of design. In…
Rhett Buttle is Founder and CEO of Public Private Strategies and a national leader working at the intersection of business, the economy, and public policy. As Founder & CEO of…