Real Journeys

Stories of people who
chose a different path.

These aren't reviews of Founded. They're what happens when someone stops waiting and takes the first step. Every single one started with a single free conversation.

Jess — Chiang Mai Thailand
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Ages 18–21 Path
📍 Chiang Mai, Thailand
"I booked a 2-month trip. That was 3 years ago. I never went home — and I have no plans to."
Jess, 26
English Teacher · Online Entrepreneur
TEFL · Southeast Asia
Chris — Dubai UAE
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Ages 21+ Path
📍 Dubai, UAE
"Moved to teach. Transitioned into property. Year one I earned more than my previous three UK years combined."
Chris, 32
Property Consultant · Dubai
Career Change · Dubai Property
Ben — Shanghai China
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Ages 21+ Path
📍 Shanghai, China
"Left mainstream UK education for a senior role in Shanghai. The package, the lifestyle, the autonomy — no comparison."
Ben, 38
Senior Leadership · International School
International Education · China
Sarah — Bali Indonesia
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Family Path
📍 Bali, Indonesia
"Left a corporate career in London and relocated to Bali with two young kids. Best decision we've ever made as a family."
Sarah, 41
Freelance Marketing Director · Bali
Family Relocation · Bali
Michael — Football Scout
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Sport Path
📍 UK & Europe
"Used my sport background to build a career in scouting and player representation. Now I help young players navigate the system I came through."
Michael
Licensed Scout · Player Agent
Sport Pathway · Football
Josh — Founder, Vietnam
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Founder Story
📍 Phú Quốc, Vietnam
"I spent a decade building the life I now help others find. Founded exists because I wish it had existed for me."
Josh, Founder
Teacher · Entrepreneur · Investor
The Founded Story
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Jess's Full Story · Ages 18–21 Path

From a 2-month trip to
a life in Thailand.

Jess had just finished university and wasn't ready to start a career. She'd heard about TEFL, done some research, but hadn't taken the step. One conversation with Founded helped her understand that her natural profile — a strong Relator in Teen Dynamics — made teaching abroad a genuinely great fit, not just an escape.

Within six weeks she'd got her TEFL certificate. Within three months she was in Chiang Mai. Three years later she's still there — now teaching part-time and building an online business alongside it.

Teen Dynamics Profile: Relator — naturally suited to teaching, community and communication-based work
Founded matched her to: TEFL placement in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Time from first call to departure: 14 weeks
Now: Teaching part-time, building online income, no plans to leave
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Chris's Full Story · Ages 21+ Path

From UK teacher to
Dubai property.

Chris was a teacher in the UK. Solid career, steady income — but a growing feeling that he'd taken the wrong path. He'd thought about Dubai but assumed it was for people with finance or business backgrounds. Founded told him otherwise.

His Achiever profile in Teen Dynamics — and his Deal Maker profile in Wealth Dynamics — pointed clearly to a high-ticket sales environment. Dubai property was the match. Founded made the introduction directly to a top agency. Three years later he's one of their best performers.

Profile: Achiever (Teen Dynamics) · Deal Maker (Wealth Dynamics)
Founded matched him to: Dubai property sales via direct agency referral
Year one earnings: More than his previous three UK years combined
Now: Based in Dubai permanently. Senior sales consultant.
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