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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

Rihanna, Founder of Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty

Rihanna and the Fenty Empire: How a Founder Turned Inclusion Into a Global Business Powerhouse

Rihanna's Fenty empire shows how building for the overlooked can transform beauty

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.

Drew Houston and Dropbox: How a Simple USB Drive Problem Built a Global Tech Company

June 22, 2026

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Discover how Drew Houston transformed a forgotten USB drive into Dropbox, built a global technology company, and embraced continuous reinvention as a founder.

Jack Conte, Co-Founder and CEO of Patreon

Jack Conte: The Musician Who Built Patreon and Changed How Creators Get Paid

June 17, 2026

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From musician to tech founder, Jack Conte built Patreon to solve a problem he faced himself and changed creative entrepreneurship.

Caterina Fake, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Co-founder of Flickr

Caterina Fake: The Founder Who Helped Invent Social Media

June 10, 2026

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Learn how Caterina Fake co-founded Flickr, helped invent social media, and built a career centered on community, creativity, and human-centered innovation.

Payal Kadakia Pujji, Founder of ClassPass

Payal Kadakia Pujji: The Founder Who Refused to Choose Between Passion and Business

June 3, 2026

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Discover how Payal Kadakia Pujji turned her passion for dance into ClassPass, building a billion-dollar fitness startup without sacrificing her identity.

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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

Rihanna and the Fenty Empire: How a Founder Turned Inclusion Into a Global Business Powerhouse

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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