Behind the Scenes of a Founder’s Story is a founder interview series that goes beyond the highlight reel. Instead of polished bios and surface-level wins, this series shares the real journeys of entrepreneurs — the struggles, turning points, leadership lessons, and defining moments that shaped who they are today.

Each conversation explores what it truly takes to build and lead a business: the messy beginnings, the failures no one talks about, the growth behind the scenes, and the wisdom gained along the way. These are honest, human stories — not motivational fluff, but lived experience from founders who’ve built something meaningful.

Featured on LinkedIn and on this website, this series exists to remind entrepreneurs that they’re not alone in the journey — and that behind every successful business, there’s a story worth telling.

He Moved Cities, Stopped Working for Six Months, and Built Software From Scratch. Here Is Why.

He Moved Cities, Stopped Working for Six Months, and Built Software From Scratch. Here Is Why.

Kristy Yoder
Published on: 02/04/2026

Troy Hipolito is known on LinkedIn as “The Not-So-Boring LinkedIn Guy”. He helps B2B founders, consultants, and entrepreneurs build sales systems on LinkedIn that actually convert. He has 32,000 connections, a software product he built from scratch, and a philosophy about business that he has learned the hard way over many years.

Founder's Story
He Watched a Boss Go Broke. Then He Spent 39 Years Making Sure It Never Happened Again.

He Watched a Boss Go Broke. Then He Spent 39 Years Making Sure It Never Happened Again.

Kristy Yoder
Published on: 26/03/2026

I help small and medium-sized business owners get control of their numbers, build processes that actually work, and stop doing everything themselves.

Founder's Story
He Started with Boxer Shorts in the 80s. Now He Builds Brands That Change the World.

He Started with Boxer Shorts in the 80s. Now He Builds Brands That Change the World.

Kristy Yoder
Published on: 19/03/2026

Aaron Battista is a managing partner at Ember Company, a small but mighty team that works with founders and entrepreneurs building brands under one clear mission: better for you, better for the planet.

Founder's Story
He Retired at 54. Then the Real Work Began.

He Retired at 54. Then the Real Work Began.

Kristy Yoder
Published on: 12/03/2026

He retired at 54, just before his 55th birthday. He spent more than two decades leading mission driven organizations, including serving as CEO and Head of School for two international charter schools and later as Superintendent of Westlake Academy. Earlier in his career, he held senior financial leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer for Christopher Homes, a large nonprofit housing organization.

Founder's Story

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