Aadeesh Shastry
Aadeesh Shastry grew up in Fremont, California, where his days were filled with chess boards, hurdles on the track, and long afternoons at the basketball court. He was always drawn…
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.
Chun Ju Chang
Dr. Chun Ju Chang’s story begins with persistence and curiosity. Growing up, they were drawn to challenges that required both focus and creativity. That drive would become the foundation of…
David Johnson
David Johnson grew up on a cattle farm in southern Oklahoma, raised by his grandparents. Life was simple, and money was tight, but those early lessons in hard work and…
Gregory Pranzo
Born and raised in Maryland, Gregory grew up curious about how things worked. While other kids played video games, he took apart old electronics and figured out how to make…
Bob Chakar
Bob Chakar administers language arts and reading initiatives for children in the New York City area, Yonkers, and the Bronx as a general education development and district reading language arts…
Dr. Oliver Ghitea
Dr. Oliver Ghitea is an established professional in the Lake Oswego, Oregon, community who provides a host of services as a physician recruiter. Also maintaining a life coaching enterprise, Dr….
Roosevelt Rambo
Based in Lees Summit, Missouri, Roosevelt Rambo has led Rambo Trucking, LLC, as founder and owner since the early 2000s. Roosevelt Rambo manages a team of dedicated drivers and provides…
Peter James Yanowitch
Peter James Yanowitch has been a licensed attorney in Florida, New York, and Washington, D.C. for well over thirty years. During that time he has acted as an outside general…
Greg Coticchia
Greg Coticchia is a Partner and Coach at CEO Coaching International, bringing a formidable 30-year career defined by his leadership in the tech sector. As a six-time CEO, two-time COO,…
Frank Okunak
Frank Okunak is a distinguished business leader and advisor with more than 30 years of experience guiding multinational corporations, start-ups, and restructured businesses. Throughout his career, he has held key…
Drew Soule
Drew Soule grew up in the Chicago suburbs, where family and resilience shaped his outlook on life. Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, he learned early on the power of persistence…
James Brady Washburn
James Brady Washburn’s story is one of grit, movement, and purpose. Born into a football family, he grew up surrounded by the game’s energy and discipline. His father, Jim Washburn,…