This Was Never Just About Fitness
HUMN may look like a gym from the outside, but what I’m building was never just about fitness.
The Double Life That Prepared Me for This
For seven years, I lived two completely different lives. What I didn’t realize at the time was that both were preparing me for what I’m building now.
People Invest in People
Business plans and financial models may start the conversation, but people ultimately choose to support the person leading the vision.
The Season of Building
There are seasons in life for exploring and seasons for recovering. This season is about building something that did not exist before.
Finding Flow as a Founder
Flow does not happen by accident. It appears when purpose, effort, and alignment begin to move in the same direction.
The Client of 2026
The future is not something we are waiting for. The client of 2026 already exists, and most of the industry has not caught up.
From Imposter Syndrome to Leadership
I don’t think imposter syndrome ever disappears. It just changes. What used to feel like doubt now feels more like awareness.
The Cost of Every Small Decision
It’s not the big decisions that wear you down. It’s the hundreds of small ones that slowly drain your ability to think clearly.
Fitness is a Commodity
Fitness is easy to replicate. Culture is not. The difference between the two is what determines whether a space is interchangeable or irreplaceable.
Letting Go of the Golden Handcuffs
Golden handcuffs aren’t really about money. They’re about fear disguised as safety, and the quiet cost of staying comfortable for too long.
Why Relationships Matter More Than Skill Sets in Entrepreneurship
Skill helps you start, but relationships determine how far the work can actually go. Over time, trust becomes the real currency that moves companies forward.
When Do You Know You’ve Made It as a Founder?
For a long time, I thought there would be a moment where it would all click. A milestone where I could finally say I made it. The more time I spend building, the more I realize that moment doesn’t really exist.
Why Memberships Don’t Tell the Whole Story
A gym can look successful on paper and still fail the people it’s supposed to serve. And empty gyms are surprisingly profitable.
The Biggest Challenge HUMN Will Face Before Opening
The biggest challenge HUMN will face before opening has nothing to do with equipment, design, or programming. It has everything to do with how the market decides to understand us.
Why Founders Matter More Than Decks
You need a plan. You need a model. You need a deck. But what investors are really underwriting is the person behind all three.
The Process It Took to Build HUMN
When I started working on HUMN, I lived by one motto. I don’t know what I don’t know. This is the process it took to build it.
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.
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.
The Biggest Lessons I Learned Leaving Corporate
Leaving corporate taught me lessons I could not see while I was inside it. Here are the three that changed how I think about building, leadership, and relationships.
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.