Rylee Meek
Rylee Meek is the CEO of the Social Dynamic Selling System in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, which he first detailed in his book Food For Thought. Since establishing the value-based approach…
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.
Dr. Michael Pariser
Dr. Michael Pariser is a Mental Health Coach based in Topanga, California, whose work is focused on raising his clients’ level of emotional intelligence, enabling them to live happier, more…
Derek Candelore
Derek Candelore is a Pittsburgh-based entrepreneur, franchisor, and business leader whose journey has been shaped by resilience, discipline, and a commitment to continuous growth. As the founder and owner of…
Simon Lichtiger
Simon Lichtiger, MD, began his academic journey at Yeshiva University, where he earned a bachelor of arts. He went on to earn a doctor of medicine from New York University…
Jamie Hickman
Based in New York City, New York, Jamie Hickman is a decorated U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who has served in a variety of leadership roles since beginning her military career…
Stephen Cheatham
Stephen Cheatham grew up in northern Florida, where open land, rivers, and changing weather patterns shaped much of his early life. As a child, he was naturally curious and loved…
Gene Kwon
Some entrepreneurs spend their careers chasing the next big thing. Gene Kwon built his business by paying attention to problems others overlook. A former collegiate tennis player turned entrepreneur, Kwon…
Lee Reichenberger
Lee Reichenberger, Oklahoma resident, is an accomplished supply chain executive with over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, supply chain, and operations management. An alumnus of the University…
Asante Babers
Asante Babers has spent more than 20 years working in cybersecurity. His career began in complex technical environments where the stakes were high and systems had to work under pressure….
Jeremy Packman
Jeremy Packman is a California-based school/district administrator with 25 years of experience in public education. His career began with a simple decision. After graduating from Towson University, he moved across…
Robert Finch
Robert Finch has broad experience in state government, healthcare, and human resources management. He has 15 years of executive experience in healthcare, including several key positions throughout his career. Finch…
Joseph Denick
Joseph Denick grew up in Saint Petersburg, Florida, where he learned early on the value of hard work. After graduating from Pinellas Park High School, he went straight into the…