From the Ground Up

Intrinsic Power CEO Broc TenHouten explains how intelligent energy storage, sensing, and power controls can help data centers expand without waiting years for grid upgrades.

No Tip founder and chairman Steve Burns explains how his team is combining electric vehicles, robotics, artificial intelligence, and last-mile logistics to make food delivery more affordable. He discusses the company’s first rollout in Mason, Ohio, the engineering challenges behind doorstep delivery, and why purpose-built autonomous systems could eventually serve groceries, pharmacies, and other local businesses.

Pennington Law Firm founder Whitney Lundy Pennington shares how she built a thriving family law practice by combining meticulous trial preparation with a client-first philosophy. She explains why empathy, communication, and boundaries are just as important as courtroom skill.

Beta Virtual Assistance VP of Finance Jessica Freeman shares how an unexpected pivot during the pandemic led her into crypto tax consulting. She explains why organization, education, and accurate recordkeeping matter far more than most investors realize.

JM Search partners Ryan Gilligan and Jamey Cummings explain why companies should define the business problem before hiring an AI executive. They also share what separates effective AI leaders from technically impressive candidates who may struggle to create adoption and measurable value.

PureWay CEO and co-founder Jeffery Miglicco shares how a career in sales led him to build one of the fastest-growing healthcare waste management companies. He explains why sustainable growth comes from deep customer understanding, operational focus, and solving overlooked problems.

Tomorrow Lab co-founder Ted Ullrich explains why successful hardware development requires more than a clever prototype. He shares how founders can reduce risk, design for manufacturing, and use AI without losing sight of the physical realities of building products.

Actor and playwright Lance Lewman explains how his musicals about Frances Farmer and Florence Mills use live performance to recover overlooked histories, challenge stigma, and build empathy around mental health and race.

Miracle Foundation founder Caroline Boudreaux shares how a life-changing encounter in India led her to rethink orphan care entirely. She explains why the future of child welfare lies in keeping families together—and how technology is helping make that possible.

Sapphire Counseling founder Hannah Hayden explains why effective therapy depends on trust, authenticity, and genuine connection. She also shares how those principles shaped the growth of her Virginia-based practice and continue to guide the counselors she hires.