Tamala Pearley
Tamala Pearley is a scholar and lifelong learner who is a currently a student at the University of Washington. Her coursework and research examine the structural forces that shape access,…
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.
Bryan Hackleman
Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, Bryan Hackleman has worked as a Mechanical Engineer with Endpoint Industrial Controls since 2024. In this role, Bryan Hackleman is tasked with full-cycle mechanical design…
Jennifer Bijoux
Jennifer Bijoux began working as a private yoga instructor in New York City. She gained experience providing services at several studios in and around Manhattan. Furthermore, she developed a personal…
Karan Gupta
Karan Gupta works in digital strategy and product design, helping teams turn ideas into tools people actually use. Karan Gupta grew up in San Francisco, in a household that treated…
Ijaz Ahmad
Dr. Ijaz Ahmad, MD, FACC, is a non-invasive nuclear cardiologist, healthcare entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has spent his career closing the gap between illness and access. As Founder and Medical…
Karl Studer
Karl Studer serves as President of Electric Power at Quanta Services, where he directly oversees all electrical operations across the United States, Canada, and Australia. His leadership has been instrumental…
Randall Blum
Dallas resident Randall “Randy” Blum has been president and CEO of Randall Blum Presentation Workshops, a company that assists Fortune 500 companies to improve presentation skills by their senior management….
Etienne Ndedi
A data scientist and generative AI specialist with experience in the health care, biotechnology, and banking industries, Etienne N. Ndedi is currently a data scientist with Anti-Money Laundering (AML). Etienne…
Jean-Pierre Conte
Jean-Pierre “JP” Conte is the founder and managing partner of Lupine Crest Capital, his family office dedicated to transforming mid-sized companies into industry leaders across healthcare, financial services, software, and…
Michael Cecchini
Michael Cecchini (retired) served as the director of public safety for the Bay City Department of Public Safety, overseeing the city’s integrated police, fire, and emergency medical services. He joined…
Tom Pernice Jr.
Tom Pernice Jr. has spent much of his life learning what it takes to compete, adapt, and stay consistent in professional golf. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1959, he…
Dr. Brandice Allen
Dr. Brandice Allen is a pediatric dentist based in Georgia. Brandice Allen grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and went to North Atlanta High School. She carried that hometown drive with…