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March 18, 2026

How AI Became the Catalyst for Bobby Ng’s Industrial Revolution

Bobby Ng's journey from wantrepreneur to entrepreneur is a testament to innovation and responsibility. As the founder of Transfigure, Bobby transforms 2D designs into 3D CAD files, revolutionizing the $50T physical goods market. In this Wantrepreneu…
March 13, 2026

The Privacy Game-Changer: Shikha Soneji on Making Digital Consent Understandable

Shikha Soneji’s journey from academic researcher to AI innovator is a testament to resilience and vision. As the founder of ConsenTerra, she’s reshaping how we understand digital consent, bridging the gap between complex legal jargon and user-friend…
March 11, 2026

Building Trust with Tech: Doby Lanete’s Innovative Approach to Client Engagement

Doby Lanete's journey from wantrepreneur to entrepreneur is a testament to resilience and innovation. As the founder of DobotAI, he revolutionizes marketing and email/SMS agencies with intelligent automation systems, freeing teams to focus on strate…
March 4, 2026

Discovering Hidden Assets: The TurboTax-Inspired Tool Simplifying Estate Settlements

Davis Wilkinson transformed his camping trip reflections into a groundbreaking venture with Heirloom, a self-help software for estate executors. This Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight highlights how Davis turned inspiration from the book "Desi…
March 2, 2026

The Fractional Founder: Jamie Henning’s Blueprint for Entrepreneurial Freedom

Jamie Henning's journey from Executive Assistant to entrepreneur is a testament to the power of perspective and perseverance. Initially an 'accidental entrepreneur,' Jamie's leap of faith led to the creation of J Force, a transformative service for …
Feb. 27, 2026

How NeutronTech is Defying Industry Norms with On-Device AI Innovation

From a vision in Africa to transforming AI technology, Josh Hipps’ journey is both profound and pioneering. Founder of NeutronTech, Josh has redefined AI with tools that prioritize privacy and sovereignty—ensuring data never leaves the user's hands.…
Feb. 18, 2026

Leadership Maturity Unlocked: How Romie Montpeirous Builds Authentic Leaders

After two decades in operations leadership, Romie Montpeirous recognized a critical gap: leaders were expected to perform without proper development. As the founder of Leadership From The Heart, Romie empowers leaders to truly embody their roles, tr…
Feb. 11, 2026

Nate Hebbert on Turning Personal Struggles into a Business Vision

Nate Hebbert's journey from wantrepreneur to entrepreneur began with a personal crisis that reshaped his path. As the founder of SelfWare Consulting, he tackles tech industry burnout with innovative strategies that don't require hitting pause on lif…
Jan. 30, 2026

Building a Writing Empire: The Moment Janice Buswell Embraced Her Entrepreneurial Calling

Janice Buswell's entrepreneurial journey began with a simple invitation that transformed her life. As the founder of Experience Writing, she empowers writers to discover their unique voices and navigate the authoring journey. In this Wantrepreneur t…
Jan. 28, 2026

From Misaligned to Magnetic: How Mandy Geyer Helps Experts Get Heard

Mandy Geyer’s journey from corporate leader to founder of Integral Edge Consulting is a story of alignment, clarity, and bold reinvention. After chasing a version of success that didn’t feel like her own, she redefined her path—committing to helping…
Jan. 26, 2026

The Remote Hiring Fix: Phillip Wyness’s Blueprint for Scalable Teams

After years of navigating the remote work landscape and testing out business ideas that didn’t stick, Phillip Wyness finally turned insight into action—launching Remote Flo, a company helping startups build resilient distributed teams without burnou…
Jan. 23, 2026

Fired on Maternity Leave, She Built a Business That Honors Mothers

After being fired during maternity leave, Kat Rogers didn’t just bounce back—she rebuilt her life on her own terms. As the founder of Mariposa Mastermind, she helps working mothers shed burnout, rediscover themselves, and lead with intention. In thi…
Jan. 14, 2026

Jessica Valenzuela on Outsmarting the Hustle with Smart Marketing

Jessica Valenzuela's entrepreneurial spark ignited at age seven with a classroom candy hustle—and it never dimmed. From building digital experiences for global brands to founding Mowie AI, she’s always been driven by a deep instinct to solve frictio…
Jan. 2, 2026

Designing Trust: The Embedding Strategy That Changed Peter Williams’ Agency Forever

From late nights self-teaching design tools to leading a global creative agency, Peter Williams has never waited for permission to grow. As the founder of Designerds and product innovator behind DRYE Fan™, Peter has built a career by turning frustra…
Dec. 22, 2025

Turning Compliance Into a Competitive Edge: Inside May Guevara’s Visionary Approach

May Guevara’s journey from high-stakes compliance expert to founder of Guevara Group LLC and creator of GalaxiTron™ is a masterclass in intentional entrepreneurship. In this Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight, she reveals how burnout sparked cl…
Dec. 10, 2025

How Théa Watkins Turned Inclusion into a Business Superpower

Leaving behind a 27-year corporate career, Théa Watkins took a leap of faith that transformed her passion for people into a thriving practice. Through The Théa Watkins Consulting, she now empowers leaders and teams across industries to lead with cou…
Dec. 8, 2025

From Executive to Entrepreneur: Andrea Simon’s Leap into Purpose-Driven Consulting

From corporate executive to corporate anthropologist, Andrea Simon's journey is a masterclass in transformation through purpose. As founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants, she empowers organizations to see with new eyes—using anthropolog…
Dec. 5, 2025

Decisions, Not Delays: How Andrew Safnauer Helps Founders Build Faster

After decades of building and scaling businesses across wildly different industries, Andrew Safnauer discovered his true zone of genius: helping founders make bold, confident decisions in moments of uncertainty. His journey—from media exec burnout t…
Nov. 28, 2025

The Messaging App That Respects You—Inside Ankit Dave’s Bold Vision for Farflung.AI

Ankit Dave walked away from a thriving career at Google to chase something bigger than stability—impact. As the founder of Farflung.AI, he’s reinventing the way we connect, blending the chaos of group chats with the clarity of AI-powered planning. I…
Nov. 26, 2025

How Hannah Roze Turned a Missed Job Offer Into a Wedding Tech Breakthrough

Hannah Roze turned her own wedding planning frustrations into the spark that launched Plannerd, a fresh and intuitive platform reshaping how couples and pros tackle wedding chaos. What began as a personal pain point quickly revealed itself as a univ…
Nov. 21, 2025

The Power of “What If”: How Brandi Croghan Turned Fear Into Fuel

Brandi Croghan’s leap into entrepreneurship wasn’t marked by paperwork—it was the moment she walked onto a plane, representing no one’s brand but her own. Through The What If Collective, she helps mission-driven leaders and teams shift how they thin…
Nov. 17, 2025

The Data-Driven Revolution: How ChangeMap Is Redefining Organizational Change

Scott Sager spent years watching change management teams struggle with blind spots, burnout, and bad data—so he built the tool he always wished they had. As the founder of ChangeMap, he’s transforming how organizations navigate complex change, equip…
Nov. 14, 2025

The Unexpected Duo Behind Charisse Tabak’s Success: Embodiment + AI

After hundreds of unanswered job applications, Charisse Tabak didn’t retreat—she reinvented. Fueled by curiosity and courage, she merged two unlikely paths—embodiment work and AI—to found Aigent-C, a human-first AI literacy and leadership company. I…
Nov. 12, 2025

From Injury to Industry Leader: How Brandon Pankey Grew a Thriving Arborist Business

After a devastating injury left him unable to work, Brandon Pankey didn’t just adapt—he built something better. Drawing on his arborist credentials and a deep-rooted sense of purpose, Brandon founded Blue Pine Works LLC, a full-service arboriculture…
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