You don’t have to burn yourself out to build a successful business.

I learned that the hard way.

On paper, everything looked great.
✔ Built three businesses to $200M in revenue
✔ Bootstrapped a service business to $25M with 25 people in five years
✔ Scaled a VC-backed tech company to $28M ARR in under two years with just 12 people
✔ Made a double-sided consumer marketplace profitable in three months with a five-person team
✔ Raised $30M in venture capital

But behind the scenes, I was exhausted, constantly putting out fires, and convinced the business would fall apart if I stepped away.

So I pushed harder, thinking that was the only way.

Then life forced me to stop.

I ran headfirst into a glass window. A concussion took me out for eight weeks. No emails, no meetings, no problem-solving. For the first time, I couldn’t step in to fix things.

And when I came back, I was shocked. The business hadn’t just survived. It had thrived.

That moment forced me to question everything.

I always thought the key to scaling was working harder and building better systems. And systems did help. But what really made the difference wasn’t the business. It was me.

I had built a company that depended on me, not because it had to, but because I didn’t know how to let go. I believed that stepping back meant losing control. That if I wasn’t involved in everything, things would fall apart.

That belief had to change.

Learning to trust my team, step back, and stop being the bottleneck wasn’t easy. But once I did, everything changed.

The systems worked because I let them. My team thrived because I gave them space. And the business grew faster than ever, not because I was in every decision, but because I wasn’t.

Now, I help founders do the same.

Most founders come to me because they feel stuck. They’re scaling, but at the cost of their time, health, and freedom. It doesn’t have to be that way.

If you’re ready to build a business that grows without you being in the weeds, join me for daily insights on scaling, leadership, and personal growth.

Let’s get started.
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Christine Carrillo

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HYVE Media LLC

We make brands matter. We believe ideas with impact will not only increase our clients’ bottom line, they can also change the world.

Co-Founder

Knoxville Utilities Board

Student Programmer

HYVE

As the Project Manager at HVYE, a dynamic game design startup, I have the exciting responsibility of overseeing our talented team and managing our social media presence. In this role, I bring together my passion for game development and my strong organizational skills to ensure the successful execution of our projects.

As a project manager, I guide our team through the various stages of game development, from concept ideation to final release. I work closely with designers, developers, artists, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration, streamline processes, and deliver high-quality games that captivate our audience.

In addition to managing the internal dynamics of our team, I take charge of our social media accounts to enhance our brand presence and engage with our community. Through strategic planning and content creation, I leverage social media platforms to build awareness, generate excitement, and connect with our target audience.

By coordinating project timelines, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring clear communication channels, I strive to maintain a cohesive and efficient workflow. I am constantly monitoring project milestones, identifying potential risks, and implementing proactive solutions to keep our projects on track and deliver exceptional results.

At HVYE, we embrace innovation, creativity, and a passion for gaming. As the Project Manager, I foster a collaborative and empowering environment where ideas can flourish, and our team members can thrive. I am dedicated to driving the success of our startup, elevating our brand, and delighting our players with immersive gaming experiences.

If you're interested in game development, cutting-edge technologies, and being part of a thriving startup culture, connect with me and the HVYE team. Let's embark on an incredible journey together as we shape the future of gaming and bring captivating experiences to players worldwide.

Project Manager

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

My responsibilities include writing computer code, supporting the creation and maintenance of databases, building and supporting online applications, and maintaining proper documentation of work.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

- Demonstrated effective leadership and communication leading a group of incoming college students around and through a complex orientation program.
- Mediated team collaboration and facilitated group discussions to help new students being their college career with an open mind.

Team Leader

The Summit Bechtel Reserve

Responsible for growth and positive experience of the participants NAYLE (National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience) course. Recruited by Course Director to serve as youth staff.

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