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Print & Online  ·  International Founder Journal  ·  Est. 2025

Share Your Founder Story — Published in Print and Online

Founder Stories Journal is a print and online publication featuring interviews with entrepreneurs, small business owners, solopreneurs, and independent founders from around the world.

We are currently accepting applications for complimentary founder interviews as part of our launch series.

Founder Stories Journal — printed edition held in hand
About the Journal

What Is Founder Stories Journal?

Founder Stories Journal is an independent publication dedicated to the people behind businesses. We publish thoughtful interviews with founders, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and independent professionals who are building meaningful companies, brands, and practices.

Each interview is published both online and in the printed edition of Founder Stories Journal — giving your story a permanent place in a physical publication alongside founders from around the world.

Our goal is to highlight real entrepreneurial journeys — the ideas, challenges, decisions, lessons, and personal stories behind every business.

"Every business begins with a decision, a risk, and a story.
Founder Stories Journal exists to document those stories."

Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from founders and entrepreneurs across different industries and business stages. You do not need to run a large company to have a story worth sharing.

Small Business Owners

Cafés, studios, shops, salons, local services, family businesses.

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Solopreneurs & Consultants

Independent professionals, coaches, mentors, advisors, educators.

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Startup & Digital Founders

SaaS, apps, online platforms, AI tools, digital products.

Brand Founders

E-commerce, fashion, beauty, wellness, handmade, product-based businesses.

Agency & Studio Founders

Marketing, design, PR, web development, content, branding, creative services.

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International Founders

Entrepreneurs building businesses across countries, cultures, and markets.

Why Participate

Why Share Your Story?

A founder interview gives you a dedicated space to present your journey, values, business idea, and lessons learned in a thoughtful editorial format. Whether you are building a local business, a digital product, a consulting practice, or an independent brand — your story can help others understand not only what you do, but why you do it.

  • Tell the story behind your business

    Share how your idea started, what you are building, and why it matters.

  • Build trust through a published profile

    A professional interview can help potential clients, partners, and collaborators understand who you are.

  • Get published in print and online

    Your interview appears in both the digital edition and the printed journal — a tangible publication you can share, display, and add to your press page.

  • Create a shareable media feature

    Use your interview link and print feature on your website, LinkedIn, Instagram, newsletter, or media kit.

  • Reflect on your entrepreneurial journey

    Founder interviews are not only promotional — they help communicate your mission clearly.

  • Be part of a launch series

    Selected applicants will be featured as part of the early Founder Stories Journal interview collection.

Launch Opportunity

Complimentary Interviews for Our Launch Series

As part of the launch of Founder Stories Journal, we are currently offering a limited number of complimentary interview features to selected entrepreneurs and founders.

There is no publication fee for selected launch participants. Selected interviews are published both in the printed edition and online. This opportunity is designed to introduce the journal, build our first collection of founder stories, and highlight entrepreneurs from different industries and countries.

Availability is limited. Applications are reviewed individually.

Apply for a Complimentary Interview
Interview Details

Interview Format

The interview is conducted in writing. If your application is selected, our editorial team will send you a set of questions by email. You can answer them at your own pace and include photos, links, and additional background information.

Format Written Q&A interview
Length Usually 6–10 questions
Publication Online & print edition of Founder Stories Journal
Materials Founder photo, business images, website & social links
Fee Complimentary for selected launch participants
Language English

Selected interviews are published both online and in the printed edition of Founder Stories Journal. Submitting an application does not guarantee publication. All applications are reviewed to ensure editorial relevance and quality.

The Process

How It Works

1

Submit Your Application

Tell us about yourself, your business, and why your story could be interesting to our readers.

2

Editorial Review

Our team reviews each application and selects founders for the launch interview series.

3

Receive Questions

If selected, you will receive written interview questions by email.

4

Send Answers & Materials

You provide your answers, founder photo, business images, and relevant links.

5

Publication

Your interview is edited for clarity and published on Founder Stories Journal.

What We Cover

What We Like to Explore

How your business started The problem you wanted to solve Your founder journey Early challenges and lessons Your values and mission First clients and customers What makes your business different How your background shaped your work Mistakes and turning points Advice for other founders Future plans and vision
Limited Availability

Ready to Share Your Founder Story?

Submit your application and tell us about your business, your journey, and the story behind what you are building. Selected interviews are published both online and in the printed edition of Founder Stories Journal.

No publication fee for selected launch participants. Submitting an application does not guarantee publication.

Interview Categories

Founder Categories We Feature

Founder Interviews
Small Business Stories
Women Founders
Solopreneur Stories
Startup Founders
Agency Founders
E-commerce Brands
Wellness Entrepreneurs
Local Business Owners
International Founders
Family Businesses
Creative Businesses
Digital Entrepreneurs
Consultants & Experts
Product Brand Founders
Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Yes. During our launch phase, selected founders can be interviewed and published without a publication fee.
Entrepreneurs, founders, small business owners, consultants, solopreneurs, agency owners, brand founders, and independent professionals from different industries are welcome to apply.
No. All applications are reviewed by our editorial team. We select stories based on relevance, clarity, quality of materials, and editorial fit.
The interview is conducted by email in written Q&A format. If selected, you will receive a set of questions and can send your answers back with images and links.
No. We are interested in meaningful founder stories at different stages — from early-stage entrepreneurs to established business owners.
Yes. Published interviews may include your website and selected social media links.
Yes. Once published, you can share the interview link on your website, LinkedIn, newsletter, Instagram, or media page.
Usually we ask for a founder photo, business or product images, a short bio, website link, and social media links.
The timeline depends on editorial scheduling and how quickly materials are provided. Selected applicants will receive further details by email.
The launch interviews are complimentary for selected participants. Future editorial or promotional formats may vary, but all opportunities will be communicated clearly.
Apply Now

Submit Your Application

Tell us about your business, your journey, and the story behind what you are building. Our editorial team will review your submission and contact selected founders by email.

About You

Confirmation

Our editorial team will review your submission and contact selected founders by email.
Submitting an application does not guarantee publication.