Risk is the most common topic that comes up in our conversations with entrepreneurs and so each week we ask entrepreneurs to talk to us on the record about how they think about risk.

Kiara Vernon | World traveler, inspirationalist, skydiver, adventure seeker

Risk has played an immense role in contributing to where I am today. My first big risk, in where I believe my true story to start, was getting my skydiving license. At the time (May of 2022) it wasn’t financially smart for me nor was it, obviously, physically the smartest activity/sport I could choose to partake in. I didn’t have much money as I was in college and I had my parents telling me it was a very dumb decision in regards to my safety. Read more>>

Abbie Richie | Tech Reporter

As a 4th generation entrepreneur, I’m hard-wired to take risks. I started my company, Senior Savvy, before I was ready – really. I didn’t have a website, a business card, or a logo. I had an idea and wanted to see if it was needed. Before I put all the thought into the website and the name, I made five calls in my area to senior living communities offering a workshop called Cellphone Secrets for Seniors. Read more>>

Ian Isabel Conales Klay | Hotelier | Entrepreneur

Risk is nothing but growth in perspective. I think, risk is a different way of showing grit in whatever circumstance a person is in. Risk, is an opportunity for anyone willing to put their mindset to it, and making the most of that opportunity at hand. It is an avenue of growth mentally and financially. Read more>>

Viktoria Filipiakova | Entrepreneur/ Musician & Traveler

I personally think it is absolutely necessary to take risk, Not just when it comes to career, but in general, in life. Have you ever been in a situation that you had crazy crush on this guy/girl and you knew that the only way forward is to ask this person to go out for cup of coffee or drinks, or for her/his number, or just to make that move and say hi. Read more>>

Jessica sodhi | model and influencer

Risk is an essential aspect of life, and it is present in almost every decision we make, from small daily choices to significant life-changing ones. By taking risks, such as experimenting with new content formats or controversial topics, they can capture the attention of their audience and encourage them to engage with their content. Read more>>