We asked some brilliant folks from the community to talk to us about how they think about risk and the role risk has played in their lives and careers.

Chase Lirley | Business Owner

Risk and reward are typically used in the same breath. Starting a business, or expanding one, takes great risk and should curate great reward. No matter how large or small it may feel, risk is necessary to succeed. I’ve began to feel that every move or change that is made to the business is another risk. Read more>> 

Rachel Philip | Project Manager for a Music Media & Discovery platform – GRRRL MUSIC, Photographer, & Creative Freelancer

Sure, here’s an integrated and cleaned-up version of your text: I believe sacrifices and risk-taking go hand in hand. I do not come from a background in music or entertainment, nor did I know anyone personally pursuing a career in a creative space. Read more>>

Theresa Thompson-Renfro | Owner and CEO of en concordia

I am a big risk taker. Risk taking has helped me make the initial decision to start this business when I was still in the “should I do it?” phase. I have recently made the risk-taking decision to expand en concordia by moving to another location: 3021 Canon Street, San Diego, CA 92106. Read more>>

Shaun Savage | Founder & CEO of GoShare

In order to be an entrepreneur and start a company from scratch you have to be willing to take a few significant risks in your career. When I started GoShare I had a six figure career in sales and it was certainly a professional risk to walk away from that to start my company as you risk damaging your reputation and foregoing other professional opportunities. Read more>>