Jennifer Billiu
Based in New York City, Jennifer Billiu has provided personal training to female clients across Manhattan, typically in residential settings. Her areas of health and wellness include various aspects of…
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.
Lauren Nash
Lauren Nash is a meteorologist whose career centers on accuracy, public trust, and service during moments that demand clarity. She has spent years working at the intersection of weather science…
Manie Theunis Du Bruyn
Manie Theunis Du Bruyn is a South African entrepreneur whose career reflects steady growth, bold vision, and long-term thinking. Based in Pretoria East, he is the Director of Black Lion…
Stefano Erb
Based on the East Coast, Stefano Erb is an experienced investment banker and product specialist. During his time at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, he focused on…
Charlie Wilshire
Charlie Wilshire has spent more than three decades strengthening his community through creativity, education, and service. From transforming homes across Oregon to mentoring students, Charlie Wilshire’s career has been defined…
Sris Sinnathamby
Sris Sinnathamby has spent more than three decades quietly building things that last. Based in Los Angeles, he works at the intersection of real estate and hospitality. Early in his…
Paul Bocco
Paul Bocco is a seasoned entrepreneur, business strategist, and the Founder of AI Profit Consulting, where he helps experienced professionals build recurring revenue by launching AI-powered automation consulting offers for…
Wendy Gregg
Wendy Gregg, MSW, MBA, has built a distinguished career in healthcare leadership by blending hands-on clinical experience with high-level operational strategy. She brings more than two decades of experience to…
Justin Fulcher
Justin Fulcher is an American entrepreneur and national security adviser whose work focuses on the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and institutional resilience. His writing and media appearances often explore how…
Harlow Payments
Harlow Payments was founded in 2024, but its story began long before that. The company was built by leaders who had already spent decades inside the payments industry, learning how…
Ashley Teske
Ashley Teske is a property management professional based in Sudbury, Ontario. She began her career 13 years ago after completing her education in the Greater Toronto Area. She earned a…
Michael Mumbauer
Michael Mumbauer of California has spent more than two decades working where storytelling and technology meet. His career grew from a simple curiosity about how stories are built and how…