Harrell Robinson
Dr. Harrell E. Robinson was born in Thomasville, Alabama, and raised in Florida as the first male child among seven siblings. Guided by God-fearing parents — his father a preacher…
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.
Paul Arrendell
Paul Arrendell’s journey didn’t begin in a boardroom—it started on stage. As a college student at the University of Texas at Arlington, he studied mechanical engineering by day and performed…
Deandre Sears
DeAndre “Andre” P. Sears grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, an only child with a love for sports. Football and track taught him discipline and resilience, lessons he carried into…
David Banach
David Banach from Woodbridge, CT is a physician who’s spent his life helping others—both in the exam room and behind the scenes. He’s board-certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine,…
Yaniv Bertele
Yaniv Bertele is a distinguished technology executive and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience driving innovation across venture capital, insurtech, and emerging technologies. He pursued studies in Physics and…
Jacob Zach Winsett
Jacob Zach Winsett, attorney, grew up in Chrisney, Indiana, on a family farm where his father worked as a farmer and welder. Chores and sports shaped his discipline early —…
Andres Ruocco
Andres Ruocco was born in Caracas, Venezuela. His father, a civil engineer, inspired him to love fitness early on. By age 12, Andres was climbing hills and practicing karate. He…
Omkar Bhalekar
Omkar Bhalekar is a Senior Network Engineer at Tesla, where he designs and secures scalable networks for cutting-edge electric vehicle manufacturing. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in…
Joe Buccino
Joe Buccino is a professional communications director with experience in international public relations and messaging plans. His responsibilities as the United States Secretary of Defense Spokesperson included maintaining relations with…
Jonathan Macht
Jonathan Macht is an agent for EXP Realty in Los Angeles. After joining the firm in 2023, he grossed more than $100,000 in commissions in his first year. Jonathan Macht…
Andrew Schry
Andrew “Andy” Schry is the president and manager of Culligan Water of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. Family-owned since 1954, the business has offered residents of Ellwood City the highest quality water…
John Cogswell
John Cogswell of North Reading, Massachusetts, is the chief market strategist of Baystate Wealth. Emphasizing a diversified approach to equities, fixed income, options, and alternative investments, he excels at succession…