Don Carlos Lee Gibson Jr
Don Carlos Lee Gibson Jr. didn’t set out to build a career across multiple industries. He simply developed a reputation for solving problems, leading people, and improving the organizations he…
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.
Michael Venturino
Michael Venturino is the founder of HLV Ventures, an investment firm focused on identifying and capitalizing on high-growth opportunities across private markets, with a particular emphasis on late-stage and pre-IPO…
Mark Bouzyk
Mark Bouzyk, Ph.D., is a prominent biotechnology executive and scientist with over three decades of experience leading breakthroughs in genomics, precision medicine, and digital health. He currently operates a boutique…
Ravneet Chowdhury
Ravneet Chowdhury is a philanthropist, business executive, and community leader whose work centers on healthcare advocacy, education, and social responsibility. Based in South Florida, she plays an active role in…
Terrence Scott
Terrence Scott is an attorney and legal administrator with more than 15 years of experience spanning appellate advocacy, juvenile justice, court administration, and private practice. Throughout his career, Terrence Scott…
Logan Willoughby
Based in Washington, DC, Logan Willoughby has a background as a theatrical stage technician and audio restoration specialist. In his present position with Amazon, he is tasked with efficient, high-volume…
Lucho Rossman
Lucho Rossman, New York-based board-certified interventional radiologist and physician recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures and advanced diagnostic radiology. Licensed across multiple states, including New York, Lucho…
Samuel Whalen
Samuel Whalen received his law degree from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. He completed legal internships with the Lindsay Law Firm and the…
Rylee Meek
Rylee Meek is the CEO of the Social Dynamic Selling System in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, which he first detailed in his book Food For Thought. Since establishing the value-based approach…
Dr. Michael Pariser
Dr. Michael Pariser is a Mental Health Coach based in Topanga, California, whose work is focused on raising his clients’ level of emotional intelligence, enabling them to live happier, more…
Derek Candelore
Derek Candelore is a Pittsburgh-based entrepreneur, franchisor, and business leader whose journey has been shaped by resilience, discipline, and a commitment to continuous growth. As the founder and owner of…
Simon Lichtiger
Simon Lichtiger, MD, began his academic journey at Yeshiva University, where he earned a bachelor of arts. He went on to earn a doctor of medicine from New York University…