Taylor Leese
Possessing extensive experience in distributed systems and platform infrastructure, Taylor Leese served as Sr. Director, Grid Storage and Streams, with LinkedIn. Based in San Francisco, he managed their blob and…
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.
Tajila Mullahkhel
Tajila Mullahkhel was born in Afghanistan and spent her early years in Pakistan. As a teen, she moved to the United States. Starting over in a new country wasn’t easy,…
Rockfence Capital
RockFence Capitals began as a dream rooted in the rich soil of the South. It started with a small group of outdoor artisans who shared a love for nature and…
Athalie Williams
Athalie Williams is a seasoned business executive with over 30 years’ experience leading complex transformation across the resources, telecommunications, and financial services sectors. Formerly a management consultant with Accenture, she…
Nancy Vitolo
Nancy Vitolo has spent over 20 years creating comfort, ease, and elegance for others. Today, she is one of Beverly Hills’ most trusted house managers. But her story didn’t start…
Michael Boiani
Based in St. Johns, Florida, Michael Boiani has served as a Level 500 Weapons and Tactics Instructor, originally qualified in 2010 at the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Weapons School in…
Haden Kirkpatrick
During his time as the vice president of strategy, innovation, and venture capital at State Farm in Bloomington, Illinois, Haden Kirkpatrick was responsible for a P&L of $160 million, $85…
David Bell
Judge David Bell has spent nearly 30 years in the legal sector. In 2004, he became a judge of Section C and later served as the chief judge from 2010….
James Zink
James Zink has a background as a ranch hand and construction worker, and is presently making a name for himself on the rodeo circuit. Competing at weekly amateur events at…
Ben’Zara Minkin
Qualified as paramedic and CPR instructor, Ben’Zara Minkin has an extensive background in firefighting and fire technologies. As San Mateo County Community College District emergency preparedness manager, he works to…
Thomas John Rowland
Thomas John Rowland grew up in a hardworking family. His dad worked in stockbroking and his mom was a teacher. When Thomas was just two, his parents opened a childcare…
Charley Moore
After serving as a US Naval Officer and an attorney representing Internet companies and their investors, Charley Moore guided RocketLawyer.com as founder from its inception in 2008. His groundbreaking legal…