Entrepreneur Spotlight Stories Posts
May 14, 2025
From “One Day” to Day One: Christie Harrison’s Bold Leap Into Entrepreneurship
Christie Harrison, founder of Core Performance 38:16, turned frustration with corporate limits into a mission to empower others. As part of the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight series, Christie shares how she left a secure leadership role to …
May 12, 2025
How Eddie Yi Turned One Client Into a Thriving Multi-Company Portfolio
Eddie Yi, CEO of Ditans Group, embodies the journey from idea-chaser to impactful entrepreneur. In this edition of the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight series, Eddie shares how he transformed frustration with outdated systems into a thriving …
May 9, 2025
Ditching the “Perfect Time”: Jessica Robinson’s Bold Jump into Business
When Jessica Robinson launched AMP, she didn’t wait for a groundbreaking idea—she seized the moment. What started as side consulting during maternity leave soon turned into a thriving affiliate marketing agency laser-focused on the Finance and Finte…
May 7, 2025
Why JD Morris Says Clarity Doesn’t Come from Planning, It Comes from Action
JD Morris didn’t wait for perfection. He built momentum through clarity, conversation, and consistent action. In this Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight story, JD shares how he traded guesswork and burnout for intentionality and systems, helpin…
May 5, 2025
The App That Talks Back: How Empathy and AI Came Together in EverFriends.ai
From childhood days selling for his father’s business to launching cutting-edge AI tech for elder care, Daniel Hungerford’s journey is as heart-led as it is high-tech. In this edition of the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight series, Daniel sha…
May 2, 2025
Breaking In, Then Breaking Barriers: Bryce Viorst’s Story Behind StreetSmart
From navigating the opaque world of Wall Street recruiting to building a platform that tears down its barriers, Bryce Viorst is rewriting the rules of access to high finance. After breaking in from a non-traditional background and mentoring others a…
April 30, 2025
Nicholas Cook on Building Money 101 Academy and Breaking Free from the 9-to-5 Mindset
From early days as a financial advisor to founding Money 101 Academy, Nicholas Cook’s path to entrepreneurship is a story of growth, grit, and vision. With a passion for blending technology and education, Nicholas created a scalable brand aimed at h…
April 28, 2025
Systems Over Hustle: How Aarti Anand Transforms B2B Operations with AI-Powered Automation
Stepping into the spotlight of our Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur series is Aarti Anand, a visionary who transforms B2B businesses through the power of AI automation. With 15 years of software experience, Aarti now helps founders and CEOs scale witho…
April 25, 2025
The Continuous Growth Mindset: Coltrane Kubo on Building Aidgentic and the Entrepreneurial Journey
The entrepreneurial mindset doesn't always arrive in a single lightbulb moment—and that's exactly what makes Coltrane Kubo's journey with Aidgentic so fascinating. In today's Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight, we're diving deep with the co-fou…
April 23, 2025
The Power of Focus: How the KANSO creative Transforms Small Business Branding
In today's Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight, we're diving deep with Andrew Walker and Hayden Anderson, the dynamic duo behind the KANSO creative. Their journey from side-hustling hobbyists to building a creative agency that transforms how sma…
April 21, 2025
Unlocking Team Potential: Justin Coats on Integrating AI Without Replacing Human Creativity
The entrepreneurial journey rarely follows a straight path, and Justin Coats' remarkable evolution from Marine Corps helicopter mechanic to AI implementation visionary proves this point magnificently. In today's Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlig…
April 18, 2025
The Tech Veteran Championing Marketers: Talgat Mussin on Measurement, Mindfulness, and Meaningful Work
The entrepreneurial journey often begins with a moment of clarity, and in this week's Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight, we're diving deep with Talgat Mussin, the insightful founder of Incrementality Insider. Drawing from his impressive backgr…
April 16, 2025
Simplify, Modernize, Automate: Graeme Crawford's Mission to Democratize Data Strategies
Turning rejection into redirection, today's Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight introduces Graeme Crawford, a data strategy expert who transformed his corporate disillusionment into entrepreneurial triumph. Graeme launched a business that brings…
April 14, 2025
Bridging Golf's 15-Year Tech Gap: Ryan Walsh and the Fairway Finder Solution
From surf instructor to golf industry disruptor, Ryan Walsh's entrepreneurial journey exemplifies taking risks and embracing change. In today's Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight, we're featuring the founder of Fairway Finder, the first tee tim…
April 11, 2025
Operational Mastery Over Magic Bullets: How Norris Ayvazian is Revolutionizing Home Service Business Coaching
The residential home service industry is ripe with self-proclaimed gurus, but in today's Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight we're featuring someone who's actually walked the walk. Norris Ayvazian, founder of Service Crucible, transformed his in…
April 9, 2025
Operations, Experience, Leadership: Kristi Broom's Triple Threat Approach to Startup Transformation
Stepping boldly into the entrepreneurial arena after a successful corporate career is Kristi Broom, founder of Lotus Transformation Group. With a focus on helping Series A and B EdTech and HR tech startups scale effectively, Kristi combines her oper…
April 7, 2025
Neuroscience Meets Leadership: Inside The Leadership Recipe with Founder Joanne Merrick
Leadership takes center stage in today's Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight as we dive into conversation with Joanne Merrick, founder of The Leadership Recipe. Drawing from her impressive 25-year career spanning giants like Deloitte, Amazon, an…
April 4, 2025
Finding the 'Nexus Between the Undone and the Possible': Janice Kephart's Entrepreneurial Journey
Breaking barriers between government expertise and private sector innovation is the hallmark of our latest featured entrepreneur, Janice Kephart. As the visionary behind ZipID, she's transformed the complex Form I-9 process into an elegant software …
April 2, 2025
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Inside Emily Spellerberg's Approach to Business Transformation
Diving deep into the world of business transformation, our latest Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight features Emily Spellerberg, founder of Emily Spellerberg Consulting. With her strategic approach to helping small and medium-sized businesses o…
March 31, 2025
Creating Alignment Through Everyday Practices: A Conversation with The Miracle Trail's Mihika Roy
The transformative power of aligned purpose comes to life in our latest Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight featuring Mihika Roy, founder of The Miracle Trail. Mihika helps individuals—especially women—create lives that feel purposeful and abund…
March 26, 2025
Mission-Driven Tech: Inside PlanPerfect with Co-Founder Adam Wolford
Passion meets purpose in today's Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight featuring Adam Wolford, the visionary co-founder of PlanPerfect. Adam's journey from consultant to startup enthusiast to entrepreneur showcases the power of resilience and taki…
March 24, 2025
When Industry Experience Meets AI: How Arthur Runno is Transforming Government Contracting
From executive leadership to pioneering entrepreneur, Arthur Runno is revolutionizing the government contracting landscape with his AI-powered vision at Turingon. In today's Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight, we dive into the journey of someon…
March 21, 2025
Measuring What Matters: Moses Kasozi's Vision for Real-Time Wellness Tracking Through Oseer
The journey from childhood habits in Uganda to founding a wellness tech company in Colorado demonstrates the remarkable path of Moses Kasozi, the innovative mind behind Oseer. Drawing inspiration from the simple yet impactful health practices from h…
March 19, 2025
Betting on Education: How Jared Lee Created a Free Platform for Smarter Sports Betting
The sports betting landscape can be overwhelming, which is why in today's Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight we're excited to feature Jared Lee, the innovative mind behind LetMeBet.com. Jared has created a platform that bridges the knowledge ga…