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Just over a decade ago, I was pulling 24-hour shifts with CalFire, driving my beat-up Corolla to work, and dreaming about building something bigger than myself. Today, I am leading a group of American investors who have submitted an offer to purchase TikTok's U.S. operations. Life comes at you fast, doesn't it? 

But here's the thing – this isn't just about business. This is about protecting what regular Americans have built on TikTok while making sure it stays true to American values. And as someone who built their own business from nothing but sweat equity and determination, I know a thing or two about building something worth protecting. 

When I started the company that would become employer.com, it was just me, my laptop and endless cups of coffee at Temple Coffee Roasters in downtown Sacramento. No fancy VC backing, no trust fund, no safety net. Just a firefighter who believed he could help connect good people with good jobs. Sound familiar? That's the story of countless creators and small business owners on TikTok right now. 

TIKTOK INVESTOR GROUP’S $30B BID INCLUDES TOP TIKTOK CREATOR MR. BEAST

I still drive that Corolla, by the way. Even after building employer.com into what it is today. Because success isn't about fancy cars or corner offices – it's about staying true to your values and........

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