Technology moves fast. Everyone says that. What they don’t say is how weird it gets along the way. The founders in this section are building the tools, platforms, and systems that shape how we live and work. Some of them are solving problems you didn’t know you had. Others are solving problems you’re painfully aware of.
From artificial intelligence to SaaS platforms to hardware that actually works, the range here is broad. And that’s the point. Technology isn’t one thing. It’s a thousand different people in a thousand different rooms trying to make something better than what exists today.
These interviews get past the jargon. No whitepapers. No buzzword bingo. Just founders explaining what they’re building, why they’re building it, and what they’ve learned along the way. The honest version, not the pitch deck version.
You’ll find conversations about product development, scaling challenges, hiring mistakes, and the particular brand of optimism required to ship software into a world that already has plenty of it. Whether you’re building in tech, investing in tech, or just trying to understand why your phone now has opinions, there’s something here for you.
Michael Issa is Co-founder and CEO of Quipu Applications, Inc., and is responsible for the overall strategy, operations, and financial management of the company. Previously, Mr. Issa served as Vice…
Meet Michael Issa – Co-founder and CEO of Quipu Applications
[quote style=”boxed”]I have an idea that could improve sales. I’ve always felt that web services from the west (for example: Google Apps, Get Satisfaction, Mailchimp, etc.) should price differently for…
[quote style=”boxed”]I believe in teamwork. In my opinion, a good team is not defined by a few (engineers, soccer players, anything…) but the performance of the whole team altogether. So…
[quote style=”boxed”] A new idea starts out as one small note taking during whatever occasion and is refined constantly over time. [/quote] Robert Boehme the CEO Part Time Scientists, a German…
[quote style=”boxed”]Impact inspires me. I search for ideas, technologies and people that can have an impact; that can leave a mark on the world with what they create; that can…
Meet Manu Kumar – Founder and Chief Firestarter at K9 Ventures
Siva Kumar brings passion, panache and a dose of good-willed humor to his role as Co-Founder and CEO of TheFind, the second largest shopping search engine and the twelfth fastest-growing…
Geoff Lewis is the Co-Founder & CEO of Topguest, an early-stage technology company that is redefining loyalty program engagement for a mobile, social world. Founded in June, 2010, Topguest has…
Yuri Gadow is the founder of Teeboxer, technology helping golfers play more, owner of SenseData, a development firm for startups, and a technology advisor to MemoryLaneSouvenirs.com, real world experiences into online…
Kevin Fremon is the co-founder and CEO of vibe.me, a social network that gives you a meaningful, simple, and fun way to share the vibe (sentiment) you get from places…
Stephen Ou is a up-and-coming entrepreneur who had several products under his belt. He is the founder of Artsy Editor, a well-loved WordPress editor used by many popular bloggers. He takes…
[quote style=”boxed”]By listening, doing it as soon as possible and getting feedback from customers and stakeholders. Then listening some more. [/quote] Joshua Hernandez has been starting companies or participating in start-ups…
[quote style=”boxed”]Working with fun, hardworking people building cool stuff. Real conversations. Integrity when the chips are down.[/quote] Andy Sack is a serial online entrepreneur and has over 15 years experience…