After years of building programs within corporate walls, Shelley Simkins finally listened to the inner voice—and her friends—telling her it was time to build something of her own. That leap of faith birthed Proquesto, a platform transfor…
After two decades in the Marine Corps, Mike Vincent didn’t chase a new title—he answered a deeper calling. Now co-leading Kaleo Coaching, he helps leaders move from burnout to clarity by aligning with their strengths and leading from ide…
David Black didn’t just leave a job—he reclaimed his freedom. What began as a bold leap away from corporate constraints evolved into Ready Set Search, a performance marketing agency helping underdog brands punch above their weight. In th…
After a pivotal return from maternity leave, Ana Arguello realized that settling for less wasn’t an option—not for her, and not for the future she envisioned for her daughters. Fueled by clarity, purpose, and a dash of boldness, she laun…
Ann Edwards transformed years of frustration in traditional healthcare into a visionary wellness brand that’s redefining how we heal—inside and out. At TherAnnu, she bridges clinical care with high-tech spa treatments, offering a powerfu…
After years in the tech world, Arthur “Artie” Chang saw a persistent problem—fragmented communication systems that left businesses lagging behind. Fueled by a vision to unify and elevate customer engagement, he founded PanTerra Net…
After years of leading high-stakes tech transformations, Megan Maloney took a leap from corporate constraints to entrepreneurial freedom. A pivotal betrayal on a major project lit the spark, but it was her first independent pitch that sealed her ide…
Dave Olsen’s entrepreneurial evolution began with a bold question: “Why can’t you have both?” That mindset shift sparked the creation of Nimbl, a modern accounting firm built to liberate founders from the grind of back-office…
Caroline Breeding’s path from loyal employee to bold founder is marked by a deep commitment to both people and purpose. After nearly a decade scaling someone else’s business, she launched Intuitive Learning Solutions to revolutionize edu…
Erik Barnett’s journey from protecting his mom’s hacked computer to launching HomeSirens—an “internet security officer in a box”—is a masterclass in mission-driven innovation. What began as a personal problem quic…
After decades of coaching leaders inside a global powerhouse, Mitchell Schuckman faced a forced retirement date—but chose reinvention over retreat. Launching The Schuckman Group allowed him to transform his deep well of leadership expertise in…
When Rukmini Banerjee stepped out of her COO role last fall, she didn’t expect a casual coffee shop conversation to ignite her next mission. But hearing firsthand about the emotional toll caregiving takes on busy professionals led her to co-cr…
From remixing Slim Shady to reshaping compliance tech, Jack Murphy brings bold energy and fresh perspective to Motion 3 Technology. What started with a leap of faith and a resignation letter has evolved into a dual-pronged VCIO/CTO and MSP firm maki…
Congxing Cai’s journey from spark to solution began with a problem he couldn’t ignore: brilliant candidates losing opportunities due to interview anxiety. That frustration lit the path to founding Synco AI—an interview copilot that…
From her early dream in high school to becoming an award-winning author and parenting expert, Rose Sprinkle has built The Little Virtues into a transformative force for families. Her mission: to help kids master emotional regulation and positive cha…
Dr. Lorne Lavine’s journey from periodontist to tech entrepreneur is one of precision, passion, and pivoting with purpose. Disillusioned by the unpredictability of surgical outcomes, he left dentistry behind to create a company that now powers…
Kelsey Hart turned trials and side hustles into a powerhouse digital agency: Creative Honey Badger. What began in survival mode blossomed into a values-driven business helping scrappy startups and small business owners feel seen, supported, and prof…
Rick Cockerham didn’t set out to ride the AI hype wave—he built A.N.N.I.E. to be different. His stock-trading AI system isn’t about prediction, but performance, using neural networks and genetic algorithms to behave like a savvy tr…
Yogesh Nagarkar turned late-night tinkering into UNpkl—a hardware-software cybersecurity startup making network control as simple as typing a sentence. What began as a side project matured into a live Amazon-listed product, prompting Yogesh to…
For Tyler Hinsley, entrepreneurship wasn’t just about building a business—it was about creating space for vision, alignment, and human connection. As the founder of Hinsley Consulting, Tyler blends emotionally intelligent marketing with …
From a family legacy of self-starters to a hard-won lesson in sustainable scaling, Adam Melenkivitz's journey to entrepreneurship was forged through experience and refined by intentionality. His company, TestSquared, connects Amazon sellers with rea…
After years inside healthcare systems watching promising professionals burn out and walk away, Victoria Petersen founded Medi-Consult Solutions to be the change agent practices didn’t know they needed. As part of our Wantrepreneur to Entrepren…
After a decade climbing the corporate sales ladder, Jake Pavelle felt the golden handcuffs tighten, until one life-changing conversation on the Tuesday after Memorial Day 2024 flipped the script. Inspired by his father’s entrepreneurial grit a…
Chris Randall walked away from a promising corporate career with a bold vision: to make house cleaning as easy as ordering a pizza, while empowering the people who do the work. That vision became Sweep, a tech-enabled platform that blends customer c…