Starting a business is a commitment and requires dedication, resources and sacrifice. We asked some of the rising stars in our community how they thought through the idea of starting their own businesses.

Carolita Urrestarazu

NUBA was founded in Spain in 1994 by a group of friends who were passionate about organizing their own travels together. Named after a warrior tribe from southern Sudan, NUBA began with a specialty in Africa, offering deeply personalized journeys long before experiential luxury travel became widely recognized. From the start, the vision was to create meaningful, transformative travel experiences with impeccable execution. Read More>>

Chris O’Neill

I had this dream of opening a bar for many years. When the pandemic hit the desire to fulfill this dream felt more urgent and I thought “if not now, when?” The next step was determining what the city was missing. Read More>>

Joe Rotbart

I noticed well over a decade ago that physicians of all specialties were severely lacking when it came to technology. They were excellent at being clinicians and taking care of patients, but I had no idea about the world of digital marketing, how critical it was to the success of their practice hence, Logics indeed was born. Read More>>

Lindsays Reveron

I didn’t start my business because I wanted to be an entrepreneur. I started it because I needed autonomy over my life, my time, and my creative vision. I’ve always had a strong internal compass, and at some point I realized that working within someone else’s structure would never allow me to fully express what I’m capable of building. Read More>>

Luce Dvina

The thought process behind starting Luce Divina came from the desire to create more than just candles: we wanted to offer unique experiences with giant candles of 50 and 25 lbs, which don’t exist in the market. I noticed a gap for products that combine luxury, sustainability, and an artisanal, spiritual touch. Read More>>

Adriana Catano

In the beginning of Catano Beauty there was no work-life balance. There was only work. Today balance is non-negotiable. I lead with intention, protect my energy and understand that rest is not a luxury. Rest is leadership and a tool to success. This shift has made me a stronger CEO and a more present woman. Read More>>

Hana Dolgin

My husband had some health problems earlier this year that affected his short-term memory and thinking. He was constantly misplacing things, would ask me the same question a few times a day, and his thinking wasn’t always very clear. I felt very sad and frustrated about his condition, and didn’t have much hope that he would improve. Read More>>