Do you remember your first hire? There is so much that goes into building a company, but few things matter as much the quality of the team you assemble. Given the immense importance of team building, we wanted to create a series where we ask entrepreneurs who have been there and done that, to share their stories and lessons with the community.

Aniekanabasi Asanga

Embers started as a small spark between me and a friend. An idea about creating connection, not just between people, but with the world around us. In the beginning, it was just us experimenting, building something that felt human and sustainable at its core. As the vision grew, so did the team. Read More>>

Lauren Fields

It never occurred to me to have employees or contractors in the early years. I wore all the hats, like many do. The first contractors I employed were for the biggest gig I had gotten at that point, a 30 person class at the Marriott downtown. Read More>>