GL Construction
GL Construction of Madison began in 2006, founded by Gabriel Lopez in Madison, Wisconsin. At the time, Lopez was working in commercial construction, where schedules were strict and mistakes affected…
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.
Terra Ziolkowski
Terra Ziolkowski is a dental assistant based in Miami, Florida, who has built her career through consistency, care, and a strong sense of purpose. From the beginning, she was drawn…
Leon Harris
Leon Harris is a nationally and locally award-winning news anchor, motivational speaker, podcaster, and mentor, whose career spans more than three decades. He began his professional journey at CNN, where…
Jessie Andrews
Jessie Andrews is a self-made entrepreneur, designer, and creative director whose career has been shaped by curiosity, discipline, and trust in her own instincts. Raised in Miami, she moved to…
Dr. David Tabaroki
Dr. David Tabaroki’s story begins far from the city where he built his career. He was born in Tehran, Iran, and moved to New York at the age of 12….
Damian Creamer
Damian Creamer is a visionary education entrepreneur, founder, and CEO dedicated to transforming how students learn in a rapidly changing world. With a deep belief that education should serve the…
Akram Alhamidi
Akram Alhamidi is an entrepreneur based in Petal, Mississippi, who chose an uncommon path early in life. After graduating high school in 2020, he decided not to wait for the…
Anthony Galluccio
Anthony Galluccio grew up in Cambridge surrounded by public life. His father was a political figure who worked closely with John F. Kennedy, and civic responsibility was part of daily…
Mark Morabito
Mark Morabito is a veteran entrepreneur and venture builder with a track record of turning early-stage ideas into high-value companies. As the founder of King & Bay and the Chairman…
David Vepraskas
David Vepraskas is a constructive industry executive based in Lakemont, Georgia. He has over 25 years of experience managing projects and teams in commercial and industrial construction projects. He has…
Jon DiPietra
Jon DiPietra is a commercial real estate valuation executive whose career has been shaped by curiosity, discipline, and a willingness to take on complex challenges. Born in New York City…
Anthony Helinski
Anthony Helinski grew up in Salem, New Hampshire, where curiosity and hard work shaped his early years. As a kid, he spent his time on the ice and the field,…