David Wiley
David Wiley’s story begins in Roanoke, Virginia, where he was born while his father served as a Marine officer in Vietnam. When the family moved to Atlanta in 1972, Wiley…
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.
Leslie Nelson
Leslie Nelson grew up in the UK, the oldest of three boys. His parents, originally from Ghana, worked hard—his father as an accountant and his mother in publishing sales. From…
Joshua Mellberg
Joshua D. Mellberg didn’t wait for permission to start. As a college student at Western Michigan University, he built and sold custom dorm beds to make extra money. That early…
Sean Battoni
Based in Red Bank, New Jersey, experienced sales leader Sean Battoni has worked extensively with breakthrough medical technologies. He joined medical technology company Hologic in 2024 as a specialty surgery…
Justin Muccigrosso
Based in New York, Justin Muccigrosso most recently served as an associate with at a global asset manager. His position involved gathering and compiling corporate data for reports delivered to…
Christian Comair
Born in Lebanon in September 1962, engineer Christian Comair has amassed a wealth of experience in the construction and supervision of large-scale public works projects, including resorts, palaces, water supply,…
Brent Byng
Brent Byng is an accomplished operations executive, senior military leader, and strategic thinker with more than 27 years of experience driving organizational success in complex, high-stakes environments. His career reflects…
Dr. Coral Posert
Dr. Coral Posert is the founder of Vacaville Aesthetic Dentistry & Implants, a leading practice known for its blend of advanced dental expertise and personalized patient care. A graduate of…
Romel Ambarchyan
Romel Ambarchyan is a Founding Partner and Managing Attorney at RA & Associates. He is a consumer advocate attorney who specializes in assisting personal injury victims and their families in…
James Apicella
James Apicella is a local solar expert in Kingston, New Hampshire. He has been a field sales consultant with Sunrun in Boston since 2023. His responsibilities in this position involve…
Scott Klumb
Scott Klumb, Boulder, Colorado film production professional, has owned and managed operations at SMK Media Production, LLC, since 2012. He has provided clients with a range of services and completed…
Shafila Rahman
Based in Braselton, Georgia, Shafila Rahman is a former patient transporter supervisor for Gainesville’s Northeast Georgia Medical Center. During her time in this position, she oversaw all of the team’s…