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Category: Founder’s Stories

The Backyard Banger Boom

In the world of outdoor living, most people think of grills, patio furniture, and maybe a cooler full of beer. Ty Aloe thought differently. What if the backyard could be a full-blown bar and prep space? A true kitchen experience,… Continue reading The Backyard Banger Boom

Catering with a Cause: Inside Citizens Catering’s Mission 

Citizens Catering is more than just a food and beverage service; it’s a mission-driven enterprise rooted in community, compassion, and creativity. Founded by Kyle Buthod, Citizens has grown from one vintage truck into a multifaceted catering and coffee company that… Continue reading Catering with a Cause: Inside Citizens Catering’s Mission 

Disrupting Education: How iEducate is Transforming the Future of Teaching

Arun Gir grew up surrounded by educators. His grandmother was a teacher and teacher trainer, his mother taught at a university, and conversations about learning and teaching were a constant in his home. Education was more than important—it was instinctual.… Continue reading Disrupting Education: How iEducate is Transforming the Future of Teaching

Fine Dining in the Frozen Aisle: Celebrity Chef Cooking Up Authentic Vietnamese Food 

Lena Le’s earliest and fondest memories revolve around food. Growing up in Vietnam, some of her happiest moments were when her family gathered around a meal—a rare but cherished occasion. She still remembers, at six years old, dining at a… Continue reading Fine Dining in the Frozen Aisle: Celebrity Chef Cooking Up Authentic Vietnamese Food 

A Better Meal: Bringing Joy Back to the Kitchen

How does a petroleum engineer start a nutrition-focused app startup? The leap is not an obvious one, but after decades of consulting and running his own oil and gas-producing companies, Mark Semmelbeck was ready for something new.  In 2019, Mark… Continue reading A Better Meal: Bringing Joy Back to the Kitchen

The Long View: Engineering a New Framework for Crypto Investment

In the whirlwind world of cryptocurrency, where market sentiment can pivot on a single tweet, Spencer Randall has spent eight years building something different: a rigorous, data-driven approach to digital asset investment that’s helping reshape how institutions approach the crypto… Continue reading The Long View: Engineering a New Framework for Crypto Investment

The Continuum Culture: Talent Matchmaking for the Modern Workforce

Continuum Solutions stands as a testament to the counter-intuitive truth that putting profits last can create extraordinary business success.  In 2014, Carly Dugan and Allison Hardy faced a familiar dilemma. As their families were growing, they confronted the apparent dichotomy… Continue reading The Continuum Culture: Talent Matchmaking for the Modern Workforce