Fellow Spotlight Q&A with Yehong Zhu, Founder & CEO of Zette

If you pin all your hopes on reaching the top of that mountain, your path up there will feel endlessly long and painful, and anything other than summiting will feel like failure. After countless trials and tribulations, I learned that starting a company isn't about getting to the top of the mountain—it's about becoming the kind of person who climbs mountains, no matter how steep they are.

Founder Stories

“A World Where Entrepreneurship is Great For Your Mental Health” An intense conversation with serial founder Lizelle Van Vuuren.

She’s had a great deal of trauma in her life, but those experiences shaped her into who she is. We asked her if she’d go there in a conversation. And, to our surprise, she really, really went there.

Success Story

Member Spotlight Q&A with Shannan Clarke

One of my favorite things about entrepreneurship is when I see founders live through a difficult experience, learn a ton along the way, and then start a company to help others going through a similar experience. ‍

Success Story

Member Spotlight Q&A with Trupti Patel, D1F7

My energy was a bit low for the first few minutes. I blame the weather. Then, Trupti jumped on and immediately introduced herself with a confidence and gusto that I haven’t encountered in months — especially on Zoom. Within seconds, I knew that we had someone special on our hands.

Success Story

Launching a startup while still in (high) school

Elvin never let the fact that he hadn’t even graduated high school stop him from learning to code, launching a side hustle, and turning that into a full on startup.

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Tori gained the confidence she needed to put her ideas into motion

One day, Tori said to herself, “I either need to do something with my ideas or shut up about them.”

Success Story

How Sam Learned to Be Real With Himself About His Business

Sam doesn’t underestimate the importance of idea validation and the amount of time and effort it actually takes to know you’re onto something worthwhile.