What is sparkWILD?
Look, here's the thing about paths - we all use them, but some people are dependent on them. There is comfort and ease in the safety of well-worn ways and detailed roadmaps. That's fine, until the trail disappears.
Then there are those who navigate by their North Star, reading the terrain as they go, getting stronger with every challenge. These are the ones who tend to flourish when things get uncertain.
I've spent most of my life studying these two approaches - first as a lawyer and financial analyst helping entrepreneurs, then building and selling Colorado's top-rated boutique inn. What I've learned might surprise you:
The most successful innovators, leaders, and creators throughout history? They rarely followed the marked trail. Instead, they developed a different kind of intelligence - one that combines deep wisdom with bold exploration, clear intention with adaptive learning.
The kicker? This choice between trail and wild is becoming less of a choice. Our technological landscape isn't just erasing the traditional paths - it's fundamentally changing the terrain itself.
That's why we started sparkWILD.
Who We Are
We're a group of people who've spent considerable time in multiple worlds - building businesses while raising families, developing AI initiatives that deepen human connections, creating future-ready lives by honoring timeless wisdom.
I’m Chris W Greene. I have built and sold businesses with my wife, including The Ruby of Crested Butte - ranked the #1 Colorado B&B Inn for 10 years by TripAdvisor.com. I have been a lawyer, an accountant, marketing and financial analysts, breakfast chef, licensed realtor, design thinking and business coach, and tenured innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship professor. Failed more than a few times too. I love making cinnamon rolls and coffee almost as much as I love consuming them.
Expect regular contributions from leaders, innovators, and explorers in our extended community who are living WILD daily.
What We Explore
Each week, we will venture into territory that matters for navigating today's complexity:
Mountain Monday Dispatches Raw insights from 10,000 feet - usually from me (Chris), often written while watching the sunrise over wherever I may be. Expect honest takes on:
Building meaningful ventures without losing your soul
Leading through uncertainty with authentic power
Finding clarity when everyone else is confused
Actually using AI and tech tools without getting lost in the hype
Weekly WILD Deep Dives Our team and guest contributors share practical frameworks and real experiences about:
Navigating major transitions
Building future-ready organizations
Creating intentional family cultures
Developing genuine wisdom in a digital age
What Makes sparkWILD Different
Look, there's no shortage of newsletters about leadership, technology, or personal growth. But here's what you won't find elsewhere:
Real stories from the edge - we're actively building, leading, and creating what we write about
A practical framework (WILD) that actually integrates wisdom with innovation
A community of people who are serious about making an impact while staying true to themselves
Plus, we live what we teach. From our home at 10,000 feet, we're constantly testing these ideas in one of the most challenging environments on earth.
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Let's Get Real
Here's the truth: The world isn't slowing down. The old paths are disappearing. But that doesn't mean we have to lose our way.
Whether you're:
Building something meaningful
Leading through change
Raising a family
Seeking deeper impact
Creating lasting value
You don't need another newsletter telling you what to think. You need a community of fellow explorers and practical wisdom for navigating what's ahead.
Join us at altitude. The view changes everything.
