James Festa
James Festa is a Massachusetts private security professional who provides armed protection to high-end clients, including executives. He has been working in this field since 2023, leveraging his background in…
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.
Arthur Mikaelian
Dr. Arthur Mikaelian is an independent researcher based in Los Angeles. He has extensive experience as a quantum physics and quantum biology researcher whose efforts have supported the development of…
Meir Oster
Meir Oster grew up in Monsey, New York, in a community where helping others was second nature. Surrounded by close families and strong values, he learned early that real success…
Bryan Scott McMillan
Bryan Scott McMillan grew up in North Las Vegas, in a home where money was tight but expectations were high. As the oldest child, he learnt responsibility early while helping…
Josina Anderson
Josina Anderson is a journalist and creative force whose path blends discipline, resilience, and reinvention. Her journey began long before she appeared on national television. Raised in a world shaped…
Barry Nixon
Barry (Baz) Nixon is the founder of Blue Sky Grant Services, LLC, a consultancy dedicated to helping nonprofits secure the resources they need to thrive. After celebrating five years in…
Luke Martin
Luke Martin, St. Petersburg, Florida resident, studies finance and financial management at Clemson University. Versatile and hard working, he has a goal of earning CPA qualifications and pursuing a client-focused…
Bradley Cochrane
Bradley Cochrane, Cleveland, OH resident, has worked as a professional engineer for 11 years, including a role at HWH AEP, Inc. As a professional engineer with the firm, Bradley…
Caroline Mascott
A resident of Massachusetts, Caroline Mascott has pursued studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville since 2021. She majors in medicine, health and society, and cognitive studies and aspires to become…
Michael A. Bozett
Michael A. Bozett is a seasoned sales specialist with nearly 10 years of experience, primarily within Illinois. Academically, Michael A. Bozett holds an associate of arts degree in business from…
Alp de Waal
Based in the UK, Alp de Waal serves as registered manager at Berkeley Psychiatrists, where he guides several aspects of daily operations. Overseeing management, he ensures that services provided are…
Ryan Walterhouse
A former police officer from Danville, California, Ryan Walterhouse has worked in law enforcement and security since 2013, when he began working with the Oakland Police Department. Ryan Walterhouse currently…