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.

Now

Building what’s next.