Kevin Siskar on Founder Support Work Ethic and Building Through Loss

Founders Journey Podcast · Apr 9, 2026 · 59m

We sat down with Kevin Siskar to trace the experiences that shaped how he leads. He grew up in Buffalo, started working young, and learned through real jobs. He mowed lawns, washed dishes, scrubbed toilets, and bartended. Those roles showed him different sides of society early. They also built the work ethic he still values today.

He also spent years as a volunteer fireman and EMT. That service gave him a direct way to help people. However, it also pushed him to ask a bigger question. How could he create impact beyond one call at a time? That question later became the foundation of his view…