
Taking the Leap: A Q&A with David Lees
David Lees didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur, but after two layoffs in higher education, he knew it was time for a new direction.

David Lees didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur, but after two layoffs in higher education, he knew it was time for a new direction.

Not every entrepreneurial leap comes from a layoff or corporate burnout. For Taylor Fernley, the journey was a little different, but just as defining. Formerly

Some people drift into entrepreneurship slowly. Others get a push. For Chyvonne Shackelford-Bacon, it was a little of both. After 16 years in the pharmaceutical

After 25 years in asset management, Tom Kanyok was no stranger to the corporate rollercoaster. But eventually, the grind of constant restructuring and relocations pushed

Pam didn’t always picture herself as an entrepreneur. In fact, for most of her career, she was what she called a “company girl” – embedded

Some people dream about entrepreneurship for years. Others realize they’re already acting as entrepreneurs-in-training in their current corporate role – and wonder what’s stopping them

After a 25+ year career in corporate Human Resources, Heather Kay knew it was time for a change. She founded Ready Aim → Impact, a

NOPE. That’s the feeling so many people have about corporate life right now. Layoffs. Restructuring. Clunky return-to-office policies. Constant uncertainty. If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated,
David Lees didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur, but after two layoffs in higher education, he knew it was time for a new direction.
Not every entrepreneurial leap comes from a layoff or corporate burnout. For Taylor Fernley, the journey was a little different, but just as defining. Formerly
Some people drift into entrepreneurship slowly. Others get a push. For Chyvonne Shackelford-Bacon, it was a little of both. After 16 years in the pharmaceutical
After 25 years in asset management, Tom Kanyok was no stranger to the corporate rollercoaster. But eventually, the grind of constant restructuring and relocations pushed
Pam didn’t always picture herself as an entrepreneur. In fact, for most of her career, she was what she called a “company girl” – embedded
Some people dream about entrepreneurship for years. Others realize they’re already acting as entrepreneurs-in-training in their current corporate role – and wonder what’s stopping them
After a 25+ year career in corporate Human Resources, Heather Kay knew it was time for a change. She founded Ready Aim → Impact, a
NOPE. That’s the feeling so many people have about corporate life right now. Layoffs. Restructuring. Clunky return-to-office policies. Constant uncertainty. If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated,