Dr. Phillip Jeffrey Greene
Throughout his career as a doctor, Dr. Phillip Greene has worked for several healthcare organizations in St. Louis, Missouri, beginning in 2001 with his residency. Since 2017, Dr. Phillip Jeffery…
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.
Lynn Krogh
Parker, Colorado, resident Lynn Krogh is a retired pilot with over 45 years of experience in the aviation industry. Lynn Krogh holds a BS in technical education from Arizona State…
Lukis Mackie
For more than two decades, Lukis Mackie served as an engineer analyst with the Department of Defense and provided solutions in areas such as strategic planning, weapon systems engineering, and…
Alan Holcombe
With over 30 years of experience in construction, Alan Holcombe, Tulsa, OK resident, has founded, co-founded, and helped small companies grow into thriving enterprises. Alan Boyd Holcombe’s ability to scale…
Anthony Imperioso
Anthony Imperioso served the Woburn Police Department in Woburn, Massachusetts, as a police officer from 2003 through most of 2020. He managed an array of responsibilities during his time with…
Brian Lumar
The former principal of Hahnville High School in the St. Charles Parish Public School System, Dr. Brian Lumar has over two decades of experience as a teacher, coach, and assistant…
Anthony D’anna
Anthony D’Anna’s journey is one built on hard work, curiosity, and drive. His story begins behind the counter of his own Italian deli, a small business that taught him big…
Avijit Mitra
Dr. Avijit Mitra’s story begins with determination. He came to the United States for college, driven by curiosity about the human mind and a belief in hard work. With no…
Sharon Vernick
A dynamic and collaborative product and services leader based in Pittsburgh, Sharon Vernick joined Westinghouse as director of global marketing in 2020. Her responsibilities in this role involve the sales…
Thomas Ezrin
A San Francisco Bay Area resident, Thomas Ezrin completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Berkeley. After graduating with a bachelor of science in economics and a bachelor…
Karl Studer
Karl Studer serves as President of Electric Power at Quanta Services, where he directly oversees all electrical operations across the United States, Canada, and Australia. His leadership has been instrumental…
Anthony Olbres
During his time as the owner of ENCORE in Hampton, New Hampshire, Anthony Olbres assisted several hip-hop clients in developing retail store brands, including the creation of consumer interactive displays…