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.

Alyssa Gonzalez | Illustrator & Designer

I think about risk as something that is necessary for change, both in your personal life and when it comes to making career decisions. Over 7 years ago I made the decision to move from my comfy and vibrant hometown of Miami, Florida, to the icy unknowns (to me) of Kansas City. Yes, I really made that move! I still get asked to this day why on earth would I have moved from a town so warm and so flavorful to a city quite literally in the middle of the map that I had never visited before. And though I am still getting used to the harsh winters years later, I am very thankful I took that leap. Read more>>

Liliana Barrera | StepFlix Artistic Director, Pilates & Dance Instructor

I think it is important to take some risk in life, and embrace change to pursue our dreams. Taking risks is often essential for personal and professional growth! The majority of us and most of the time, we have to get out of the comfortable zone, take a risk and proceed with what we are call to do in our hearts, therefore there are some points to consider: Read more>>

Victor Jimenez | Poet-Filmmaker

Taking risks has been a pivotal part of my journey as a film and television producer, writer, and video poet. Embracing uncertainty has allowed me to explore new creative territories and push the boundaries of my work. Moving between Cuba and the United States, I met face to face with numerous challenges, but these experiences enriched my storytelling and deepened my artistic expression. Read more>> 

Leeanne Grunow | Strong P.O.L.L.O Catering LLC Co-Founder

You have to take shots. Some shots feel safe with known outcomes and set guidelines. Most do not. Most are trying again, learning, trying, and taking relevant protective measures. Plan/Strategize the shots you take, and know it will not go as expected. It’s a wave, new things are constantly coming your way. Be organized and able to pivot. Read more>>

Degnis Bofill

I believe that risky situations are the best thing that can happen to an artist. Getting out of the comfort zone, experimenting, exploring new horizons has been a way for me to grow in every way. I like to take risks because it always takes me to a different place with new possibilities. Read more>>