Edward Witt
Edward Witt is a retired physician and longtime medical practice owner based in Alabama. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, he grew up in a close family and attended Catholic schools for…
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.
Linda Ellard
Linda Ellard grew up in Michigan, where she played just about every sport there was to play: cheerleading, wrestling, softball, volleyball, cross country. That range shows up later in her…
Quant Farming
QuantFarming’s story began in Arizona in 2023. The privately held company brought together an interest in financial markets with a focus on software, research, and education. At its heart was…
Torey Alston
Torey Alston has built a career around education, public service, infrastructure, and expanding opportunity. A Broward County, Florida native, he grew up in a family where service was part of…
Vera Tovino
Vera Tovino has served as an executive personal assistant and operations lead for an ultra-high-net-worth principal for more than 20 years, with responsibilities across several residences, business interests, and high-demand…
Ramis Gheith
Dr. Ramis Gheith is an interventional pain physician, researcher, and medical leader whose work spans patient care, physician education, and the advancement of pain treatment. He is the founder and…
Habib O. Lawal
Habib O. Lawal is a product manager, real estate developer, entrepreneur, and business strategist based in Mount Holly, New Jersey. His career has developed across technology, financial services, consulting, real…
Jonathan Drew Keller
Jonathan Drew Keller is a financial advisor, entrepreneur, and real estate investment professional. His career focuses on wealth management, tax planning, and alternative investment strategies. For more than 25 years,…
Nathan Rotenberg
Based in Philadelphia, Nathan Rotenberg is a real estate investment professional who participates in both the short-term and long-term real estate markets. An active investor, he also invests in small…
John Phillip Rovenstine
John Phillip Rovenstine is a Dallas-based pilot whose career has been shaped by preparation, discipline, and a long-term commitment to aviation. Growing up in Dallas, he spent much of his…
Brandon Kearns
Based in Oregon, Brandon Kearns oversees the delivery of food across a four-state footprint. Performing inspections, he ensures compliant operations and guides safety and security functions for the delivery department….
Amy Mazza MacIntyre MD
Amy Mazza MacIntyre MD is a psychiatrist and private practice owner based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. She founded her practice in 2006, intending to provide thoughtful, compassionate, and evidence-based care…