My Word for 2026
Omar Romero Omar Romero

My Word for 2026

As I move into 2026, the word I’m carrying with me is focus. A reflection on clarity, limiting distractions, and protecting what matters most while building HUMN.

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2025: The Year I Bet On Myself
Omar Romero Omar Romero

2025: The Year I Bet On Myself

2025 was the year I stopped optimizing for comfort and started building a life aligned with purpose. A reflection on betting on myself, family, and building HUMN.

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I Got My MBA (Without Going to School)
Omar Romero Omar Romero

I Got My MBA (Without Going to School)

When people ask how it was working at Gartner, my answer is always the same. I got my masters there. An appreciation for the experience that shaped how I build today.

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The Best Investment I Made in 2025
Omar Romero Omar Romero

The Best Investment I Made in 2025

The best investment I made in 2025 was not financial. It was taking time away from work to think clearly, slow down, and decide what I actually wanted to build.

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Everything Counts: The Career Lessons I Didn’t Know I Was Preparing For
Omar Romero Omar Romero

Everything Counts: The Career Lessons I Didn’t Know I Was Preparing For

Before HUMN, there were fourteen years of lessons I didn’t know I was learning. From door-to-door sales to CDW to Gartner, every chapter shaped the person I am today. This article reflects on the experiences that built me, the skills that stayed with me, and the truth that everything counts even when we don’t see it in the moment.

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The Health Club of 2030: The New Infrastructure Modern Life Will Require
Omar Romero Omar Romero

The Health Club of 2030: The New Infrastructure Modern Life Will Require

The traditional gym model was built for a world that no longer exists. As remote work, recovery, community, and longevity reshape how people pursue health, a new category of wellness infrastructure is emerging. The health club of 2030 will look nothing like the past and everything like the way people live today.

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The Underserved Market No One Is Building For
Omar Romero Omar Romero

The Underserved Market No One Is Building For

Remote work created a generation of professionals with flexibility but without structure, community, or health support. This article explores why remote workers are now one of the most underserved markets, and how HUMN is building the third space designed for their lifestyle.

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What Does It Mean to Be HUMN?
Omar Romero Omar Romero

What Does It Mean to Be HUMN?

As HUMN grows, so does the pressure and the need to stay grounded. This is a reflection on ambition, balance, and what it truly means to stay human while building something meaningful.

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From Doorsteps to the C-Suite: The Journey That Built HUMN
Omar Romero Omar Romero

From Doorsteps to the C-Suite: The Journey That Built HUMN

From knocking on doors in Chicago winters to leading enterprise sales and consulting with Fortune 500 executives. Every chapter of my career was about elevation. This is how each level built the confidence, skill set, and purpose that led to creating HUMN.

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