Founders : Entrepreneurship

"We purposefully create and produce greeting cards following an environmentally friendly process."

Questions with Kendall Embrescia of Squirt & Skootch

"Our building was one big empty concrete room when we started."

Questions with Darrick Beekman of Unwind Wine Bar & Light Fare

"I really want to help people succeed and get jobs that they will love."

Questions with Lillie Ranney of Foleeo

"Working with the UC College of Law has helped me tremendously lower my legal cost."

Questions with Christopher Parham-Darabi of LogonTutor

"They offered $275 million and we did the deal -- more than we ever thought we would receive!"

Questions with Tom Embrescia, founder of Second Generation, Ltd. and .JOBS.

"I hope to one day own a brick and mortar retail space downtown."

Questions with Bobby Goodwin of Legit Vintage

"I admire every single founder I meet or read about."

Questions with David Hunegnaw of AboutOurWork

"Our service is our identity."

Questions with Sheroz Zindani of Zooted Delivery

"I learned the basics of how to plan a business in a very supportive atmosphere."

Questions with Darcy Vorhees of Flaming Medusa Studios

"We’ve identified our strengths and weaknesses in business management."

Questions with Jillian Neimeister of Birdtown CrossFit

"My business has been booming."

Questions with Tricia Reynolds of Ducks in a Row

Bruce Bolton is founder of CourseBuffet, an online college course selection site.

Questions with Bruce Bolton of CourseBuffet

Dondi Carder is founder of Unsung Salvage Design Co., which repurposes items for new interior design installations.

Questions with Dondi Carder of Unsung Salvage Design Co.

Heena Khakhdia is founder of BioGreenChoice, which produces compostable and biodegradable products.

Questions with Heena Khakhdia of BioGreenChoice

Maya Banatwala is founder of Chicken Lays an Egg, a clothing boutique.

Questions with Maya Banatwala of Chicken Lays an Egg