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 Quit Banking Because It Was Dark When He Arrived and Dark When He Left. Everything After That Made Sense.

He Quit Banking Because It Was Dark When He Arrived and Dark When He Left. Everything After That Made Sense.

Kristy Yoder

Published on: 27/05/2026

David Bonthrone, a New York-based fractional and interim CRO, built his business, Mr. Foster, around relationship-building and business development.

Founder's Story

She Started Her First Business at 16 With $300 and a Sewing Machine. She Has Not Stopped Since

She Started Her First Business at 16 With $300 and a Sewing Machine. She Has Not Stopped Since

Kristy Yoder

Published on: 20/05/2026

Blaire Brown is the founder of a boutique marketing and branding agency that helps growing businesses elevate the way they show up online.

Founder's Story

He Saw a Gap Nobody Else Was Filling. Twelve Years Later, He Built Three Businesses Around It.

He Saw a Gap Nobody Else Was Filling. Twelve Years Later, He Built Three Businesses Around It.

Kristy Yoder

Published on: 06/05/2026

Travel, humility, and curiosity shape how he approaches business and leadership.

Founder's Story

He Never Followed the Crowd. The Crowd Eventually Followed Him.

He Never Followed the Crowd. The Crowd Eventually Followed Him.

Kristy Yoder

Published on: 29/04/2026

Jon Stamell’s journey as a founder is defined by his instinct to go against the crowd.

Founder's Story

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