Q&A with Jesse Singh, President and CEO of The AZEK Company
The AZEK Company ranked No. 5 on the 2025 Real Leaders Top Impact Companies list for decking out homes in an eco-friendly style. The AZEK Company is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products. Recognized as a leader in innovation, quality, aesthetics, and sustainability, its products are made […]
Lessons Learned from Bernie Madoff, Bill Schwartz, Ray Dalio, and Me
It all fell apart so quickly. On Dec 8, 2008, I had raised millions of dollars for a distinguished arts charity. Three days later, Bernie Madoff was arrested, and we lost millions. I had been at this job for three years, starting when I was 26. Donors called, furious. I took responsibility, even though the decision had […]
Q&A with Cymbiotika Founder and CEO Shahab Elmi
Cymbiotika ranked No. 4 on the 2025 Real Leaders Top Impact Companies list in recognition of promoting healthy habits with every product. Cymbiotika is a wellness company that revolutionizes health through advanced supplements that support optimal vitality and well-being. With a focus on holistic wellness, Cymbiotika is leading a movement toward improved quality of life […]
The Real Leap in Leadership
Asking the next question unlocked lasting impact for my company. I thought the leap was getting on the plane. Turns out the real leap came when I realized we’d been doing it wrong all along. For 10 years I was the frog on the log. I told everyone I was going to jump — someday. […]
Q&A with Crusoe Energy Systems CEO and Co-Founder Chase Lochmiller
Crusoe Energy Systems ranked No. 3 on the 2025 Real Leaders Top Impact Companies list in recognition of its efforts to sync tech and climate to future-proof our world. Crusoe Energy Systems is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company dedicated to sustainably powering computing. Here, Crusoe CEO and Co-Founder Chase Lochmiller shares his knowledge and […]
Mike and Kass Lazerow: A Couple of Entrepreneurs Who Have Their $h!t Together
The husband-and-wife team tell raw, personal stories that show how to triumph over the uncertainty that they say most certainly awaits new entrepreneurs. Mike and Kass Lazerow wrote a newly released love letter to entrepreneurs starring a four-letter word. If you’ve ever launched a business, the book’s title, Shoveling $h!t, won’t surprise you — in […]
Leading an AI Revolution for the Poor
I believe we can end extreme poverty within our lifetime. Growing up in India, my family counted every rupee. My mother had to sell her jewelry to send us to school. Our greatest wealth was our community of family and friends, our grit, and our determination to build a better tomorrow. For those in poverty, […]
Flying First Class, Losing Myself
My journey to self-love and realignment led me to reroute my career. I was flying first class, but I felt like I was crashing. Somewhere over the country — maybe the third or fourth trip that month — I looked out the window and realized something terrifying: I’d traded my family and identity for frequent […]
If This Was Your Company, Would You Do It?
Here’s why I approach everything with an owner mentality. Several years ago in my career, I was the chief information officer for a large, family-owned business. This business had a very significant technology infrastructure and a large engineering department. It became clear to me that our network wasn’t built to handle the demand that engineering […]
My Refining Fire
I thought my business expansion failed, but then I rebuilt stronger. When I decided to expand Left-handesign from Singapore to Australia, it felt like the natural next step. Our purpose-driven, plantable stationery created waves in Singapore. We found our niche, built a loyal community, and made a measurable impact in our mission to replace single-use […]
