Nicole Wadsworth
Dr. Nicole Wadsworth grew up with a deep love for Alabama—its land, its history, and its people. From an early age, she believed in working hard and giving back. That…
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.
Kent Chin
Kent Chin is a martial arts lover, fitness enthusiast, and personal development advocate. He recently retired from real estate to spend more time with his family. Kent enjoys cooking, sports,…
Cristina Maria Iaboni
Cristina Maria Iaboni is a transformative leader known for her ability to guide organizations through complex change with empathy, clarity, and strategic vision. With decades of experience across healthcare, technology,…
Kevin Vuong
Kevin Vuong is a Canadian entrepreneur, Naval Reserve officer, and former Member of Parliament for Spadina-Fort York in Ontario, serving from 2021-2025. During his time on Parliament Hill, Vuong became…
Andrew Hamilton
Andrew Hamilton is an MIT-educated serial entrepreneur and biotech innovator with a track record of building and scaling ventures across fintech, e-commerce, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. With a foundation in systems…
Canute Nairne
Canute Nairne is a distinguished Caymanian entrepreneur and restaurateur who has dedicated his career to fostering local economic growth and creating meaningful employment opportunities for young Caymanians. As co-owner of…
Hong Wei Liao
Hong Wei Liao was born in Hunan, China, and now lives in Toronto, Canada. Her journey started with strong roots in education and family. She earned a master’s degree and…
Harry Sidhu
Harry Sidhu is a retired public servant, engineer, entrepreneur, and former Mayor of Anaheim, California, whose journey embodies the American Dream. Born in India and immigrating to the United States…
Ayodeji Obayomi
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kubernetes, and Microsoft certified solutions engineer specializing in cloud security and application security, Ayodeji Obayomi is a DevSecOps engineer with extensive expertise in secure software development…
Jarryd Ageloff
Born in Livingston, NJ, and raised in Boca Raton, FL, Jarryd Kyle Ageloff’s life is a testament to overcoming adversity and achieving success. Growing up with a mother battling multiple…
Jesse Vierstra
Jesse Vierstra is a experienced entrepreneur, builder, and community leader based in Twin Falls, Idaho. He is the founder and owner of Iron Oaks Custom Homes, a construction company he…
Robert Hahn
Robert Hahn is a Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit leader with more than 30 years of experience fighting hunger and poverty across rural America and Central America. He is best known for…