Chad Kase with his wife and two sons at the beach.
Chad Kase with his sons at Lambeau Field.
Chad Kase

About

I like building things.

Sometimes they become companies. Sometimes they become habits. Sometimes they become parts of who you are.

I’m a husband and a dad. Most of what matters to me happens outside of work, and most of what I build is shaped by that.

I’ve finished four Ironmans, built a children’s publishing company, and I’m always experimenting with the next idea. What I build usually starts with curiosity and ends with something tangible.

A few markers along the way

1976

Born on Leap Day. A statistical anomaly I didn’t choose.

2000

Moved to Chicago. A leap of a different kind.

2007

First Chicago Marathon. Discovered what discipline feels like.

2009

Married. The real anchor.

2010

Started First Time Books. First real bet on myself.

2013 / 2016

Ashwin and Naveen. The timeline changed shape.

2021

Completed my fourth Ironman. 2012. 2014. 2017. 2021.

2025

Rode Mont Ventoux. Still choosing difficult things.

2026

Ran and rode Alpe d’Huez. A mountain worth doing twice.

Now

Building what’s next.