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In Chapter 1 of 20 of his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, software entrepreneur and Loku founder Dan Street shares how he has embraced the challenges starting a business. He notes the lifestyle changes associated with becoming an entrepreneur - constant focus on the business, less sleep, and less social time. He finds meaning in learning the ropes - hiring, raising capital, and learning all aspects of the business - as he works on his vision. Street is the founder and CEO of Loku, previously known as Borrowed Sugar which develops Internet software to strengthen local communities. Previously, Street worked in private equity at Kohlberg, Kravis, and Roberts (KKR) and management consulting at Bain & Co. He earned a BA in music and business from Rice University.