Startups thrive on momentum. They build fast, iterate quickly, and chase their first enterprise deal with urgency. But while most founders obsess over product, sales, or fundraising, far fewer pay attention to the one factor that determines whether an enterprise will ever take them seriously: trust. For Sanjay Chadha, Managing Partner of Toronto-based SAV Associates, […]
In an era dominated by algorithmic content, infinite feeds, and digital replicas, it can feel like everything is abundant yet somehow less meaningful. For Alladan Flinn, founder and CEO of Based Trading Cards, that cultural shift isn’t just a philosophical concern, it’s a problem with real consequences. His mission is to rebuild the value, scarcity, […]
Few lives encompass the breadth of human experience that Robert Brooks has lived. Born in 1936 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Brooks has seen nearly a century of global transformation — crossing every continent, serving his country through war, breaking barriers in leadership, and, ultimately, distilling a lifetime of lessons into his memoir, The Journey. His story […]
In an era where mobility is rapidly evolving, few designers have captured the spirit of freedom and culture in motion quite like Tim Seward, Chief Design Officer of ONYX Motors. Known for creating electric mopeds that feel as much like cultural statements as they do vehicles, Seward is helping shape the future of urban transport […]
At the highest levels of business, success often carries a silent tax that includes sleepless nights, loneliness, and a constant chase for meaning after milestones are met. Few understand that reality better than Drs. Denise and Louis Joseph, the founders of the Open Sea Institute (OSI), whose work focuses on the mental resilience and psychological […]
In a world increasingly dominated by screens, few brands have managed to reconnect families with the simple, timeless act of creation. Draw Pillows, founded by entrepreneur Fam Mirza and his wife Keri Mirza, is doing exactly that, transforming children’s artwork into huggable keepsakes that carry profound emotional weight. At its core, Draw Pillows is built […]
Most people think of retirement investing as a narrow lane. You open an account, pick a few mutual funds, and hope the market does the rest. Adam Bergman saw how limiting that was. He built IRA Financial to prove that retirement money can do much more than track an index. IRA Financial helps individuals use […]
In a marketplace overflowing with beverages promising wellness, sustainability, and taste, Caliwater has carved out a unique position, one driven by vision, persistence, and authenticity. At its helm is actor-turned-entrepreneur Oliver Trevena, who, alongside longtime friend Vanessa Hudgens, set out to create more than just another drink. Their mission: to redefine hydration through a cactus-based […]
In an industry where innovation often centers on four wheels, Damon Inc. has chosen a different path that reimagines what’s possible for riders. At the heart of this mission is Dom Kwong, the company’s co-founder and CEO, whose journey from consumer electronics to mobility technology reflects both pragmatism and vision. From Engineering Roots to Entrepreneurial […]
Jonathan Lowenhar has spent decades inside the engine rooms of companies at every stage, from running divisions of large public corporations to steering private equity portfolio firms and co-founding startups. In the process, he noticed something fundamental: the companies that run well tend to share the same underlying systems. They have a clear reason for […]
