Angelo Valle
Based in Brisbane, California, Angelo Valle spent seven years as a sales professional with Revinate in San Francisco. He supported full-cycle enterprise sales in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry, emphasizing providing…
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.
Kimberly Cull
After a successful career as an obstetrician/gynecologist, Dr. Kimberly Cull retired to focus on her passion for medical writing. Keen to share her in-depth knowledge of OBGYN through her writing,…
Kevin Murphy
Kevin Murphy has worked as an educator for over two decades, including as a high school principal. Before entering administration, Kevin Murphy served in various educational roles from 1999 to…
Ahmad Razagh
Ahmad R. Razaghi is the founder of Razaghi Healthcare, an organization dedicated to supporting Native American communities. With expertise in strategic planning, corporate governance, and executive management, he assists Native…
Daniel Selby
Based in New York, Daniel Selby is an underwriter at a private credit firm specializing in lending services for small and midsize businesses. His duties in this position range from…
William D. Jones
William D. Jones, MD, Oklahoma-based Medical Director has more than 20 years of experience in his field. He practices occupational and preventive medicine from his private office in Oklahoma City….
Miguel Bandy
Miguel A. Bandy has worked in the funeral service industry for over two decades. Between 2005 and 2007, he studied applied science at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. Afterwards,…
Brendan Neal
Brendan Neal is an experienced Washington DC consultant and public affairs advocate who serves as founder and managing director of Neal Strategies. His comprehensive services help clients navigate complex political…
James Drybanski
With a specialization in business valuation, James Drybanski assists clients in ensuring optimal deals tailored to each unique situation. His clientele spans diverse industries, including professional services, food and beverage,…
Beau Beemsterboer
Drawing on an extensive real estate development background, Beau Beemsterboer cofounded Modern Wall Systems, LP, in 2015 and led it as vice president until 2024. Overseeing all aspects of operations,…
Michael Dodd
Michael Dodd serves as principal at the Defense Innovation Unit, where he leads national investment strategy for dual-use technologies aligned with defense modernization. Michael Dodd has overseen over $3.2 billion…
Mitch Hanlon
Mitch Hanlon Fullerton music director and organist at First Christian Church, retired from the academic sphere, where he served as a professor of musical theater, musical director, and head voice…