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Explore the stories, struggles, and wins behind today's entrepreneurs. We highlight real founder journeys and lessons that shape how new businesses are built and grown.

Guillaume Pousaz, CEO and Founder of Checkout.com

Guillaume Pousaz: The Fintech Founder Who Built Checkout.com His Own Way

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November 24, 2025

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How Guillaume Pousaz built Checkout.com into a multi-billion-dollar fintech by mastering payments and patience.

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Ivan Zhao and Notion: Rebuilding a Startup from the Brink to a Global Product

Ivan Zhao rebuilt Notion from near failure into a global productivity platform, showing how persistence and product focus can drive startup success.

Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi, Founders of Brex

Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi: The Young Founders of Brex Who Rebuilt Startup Finance From The Inside Out

How Brex founders Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi reinvented startup finance before

Li Jin, Venture Capitalist and the Co-Founder of Variant Fund

Li Jin and the Passion Economy: The Architect of an Ownership-Driven Internet

Li Jin explains the passion economy and how creators, ownership, and internet-native

Taavet Hinrikus, Co-Founder and Chairman of Wise

Taavet Hinrikus: The Skype Pioneer Who Built Wise by Fixing the Hidden Cost of Moving Money

August 31, 2026

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Learn how Taavet Hinrikus turned a frustrating money transfer problem into Wise and became a major force in European entrepreneurship.

Peggy Cherng, co-founder, co-chair, and co-CEO of Panda Restaurant Group

Peggy Cherng: The Engineer Who Helped Turn Panda Express Into a Restaurant Empire

August 19, 2026

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Peggy Cherng used engineering, technology and systems thinking to help build Panda Express into a global restaurant empire and enduring business.

Eric Glyman: How the Ramp Founder Is Reinventing Business Finance Through Automation

August 11, 2026

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Eric Glyman built Ramp by rethinking business finance, automation, and spending. Discover his entrepreneurial journey and lessons for modern founders.

Sahil Lavingia, Founder and Former CEO of Gumroad

Sahil Lavingia and Gumroad: Why Building a Profitable Business Matters More Than Becoming a Unicorn

August 4, 2026

Founders

Explore how Sahil Lavingia transformed Gumroad into a creator economy success story through transparency, resilience, and simplicity.

Christina Cacioppo, Co-Founder and CEO of Vanta

Christina Cacioppo: How the Vanta Founder Turned Trust Into a Multibillion-Dollar Business

July 27, 2026

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Learn how Christina Cacioppo turned a frustrating compliance problem into Vanta, an AI-powered security platform trusted by businesses worldwide.

Mathilde Collin, Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Front

Mathilde Collin: How the Front Founder Built a Unicorn by Putting People Before Process

July 22, 2026

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Discover how Front founder Mathilde Collin built a unicorn through transparency, customer focus, and values-driven leadership.

Vlad Tenev, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Robinhood

Vlad Tenev: How the Robinhood Founder Changed Investing Forever

July 15, 2026

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Explore the entrepreneurial journey of Robinhood founder Vlad Tenev, from fintech disruption to AI, crypto, and blockchain innovation.

Aravind Srinivas, Co-Founder and CEO of Perplexity AI

Aravind Srinivas: The Perplexity AI Founder Who Set Out to Reinvent Search

July 8, 2026

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Learn how Aravind Srinivas built Perplexity AI into a leading AI search startup by combining research excellence with rapid innovation.

Joel Gascoigne, Co-Founder and CEO of Buffer

Joel Gascoigne and Buffer: Building an Enduring Company Without Chasing Hypergrowth

July 1, 2026

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Learn how Buffer founder Joel Gascoigne proved sustainable growth, radical transparency, and strong culture can outperform startup hype.

Harry Stebbings: The Founder Who Turned a Podcast into a Venture Capital Empire

June 25, 2026

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Discover how Harry Stebbings turned a bedroom podcast into a VC firm, 20VC, through consistency, content, and relentless execution.

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Guillaume Pousaz: The Fintech Founder Who Built Checkout.com His Own Way

Ivan Zhao and Notion: Rebuilding a Startup from the Brink to a Global Product

Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi: The Young Founders of Brex Who Rebuilt Startup Finance From The Inside Out

Li Jin and the Passion Economy: The Architect of an Ownership-Driven Internet

Taavet Hinrikus: The Skype Pioneer Who Built Wise by Fixing the Hidden Cost of Moving Money

Peggy Cherng: The Engineer Who Helped Turn Panda Express Into a Restaurant Empire

Eric Glyman: How the Ramp Founder Is Reinventing Business Finance Through Automation

Sahil Lavingia and Gumroad: Why Building a Profitable Business Matters More Than Becoming a Unicorn

Christina Cacioppo: How the Vanta Founder Turned Trust Into a Multibillion-Dollar Business

Mathilde Collin: How the Front Founder Built a Unicorn by Putting People Before Process

Vlad Tenev: How the Robinhood Founder Changed Investing Forever

Aravind Srinivas: The Perplexity AI Founder Who Set Out to Reinvent Search

Harry Stebbings: The Founder Who Turned a Podcast into a Venture Capital Empire

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