Adam Weitsman
Adam Weitsman grew up in Owego, New York, surrounded by scrap metal yards and a family business that dated back to 1938. It was part of daily life, not a…
Interview
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.
Justin Zarian
With a background in game testing, academic research, teaching, and podcast production, Justin Zarian brings a blend of technical precision and storytelling insight to every project he undertakes. Justin Zarian’s…
Andrew Miller
Having served as Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) chief and commissioner, Andrew Miller is now a Carmel, IN, business leader. As Ouabache Investments managing member, he identifies dynamic founder-led…
Andrew Parro
Working in college, club, and high school swimming, Andrew Parro has developed a career that combines coaching, instruction, and program oversight. Based on a background in exercise science, Andrew Parro…
Nikesh Seth
Dr. Nikesh Seth built his career at the intersection of precision and care. Born in Texas and raised in Arizona, he grew up watching his parents work hard to create…
Kevin Hayes
Kevin Hayes grew up in Metairie, Louisiana, where discipline and structure shaped his early years. He attended Jesuit High School before continuing to Louisiana State University. While at LSU, he…
Ron Yeffett
Ron Yeffet’s journey began in Jerusalem, where he was born in 1966. At a young age, he developed a strong sense of discipline and responsibility. That mindset deepened during his…
Javier Burillo Azcárraga
Javier Burillo Azcárraga built his career by doing the work most people avoid. He started at the Ritz in Acapulco washing dishes. It was not glamorous, but it gave him…
Timothy Bradbury Monzello
Timothy Bradbury Monzello built his career step by step, starting with hands-on work and growing into leadership and teaching. He grew up in Southern California in the 1960s and 70s….
Marty Brickey
Marty Brickey is a U.S.-based entrepreneur, investor, and technology leader who has built his career by turning unconventional ideas into real businesses. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Management…
Ido Berniker
Ido Berniker’s career in luxury real estate did not begin in New York. It started internationally, with a move that would shape how he sees the world. Born in Israel,…
Dr. David Pincus
Dr. David Pincus is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for his disciplined approach to aesthetic care and his focus on delivering results that align with each patient’s natural features. As…