Early Stories

Early Stories

We love hearing about the memorable early stories that defined our Evergreen companies. They often evoke the passion and perseverance that’s especially important to bootstrapping a company. Whether it’s a memorable employee, a disastrous situation, or a nickname that evolved into a badge of honor, our members recall the details in their own words.

Featuring: Jay Wilkinson, Stephane Fitch, Courtney Kingston, Jairemy Drooger, Amy Simmons, Daniel Goldstein, and Steven Jacob

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Pricing with Purpose

  • Ben Cox
  • LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.
August 26, 2025

Blending Purpose and Profit in Rwanda

  • Lance Walker Jr and Michael Spraggins
  • Walker & Company and Spraggins Inc.
August 19, 2025

The Only Constant in Life – and in Business – is Change

  • Jayne Millard
  • Turtle & Hughes, Inc.
August 12, 2025

Balancing Opportunity and Focus

  • Leo Sheridan
  • Advanced Group
August 05, 2025

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