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Career Corner: Fergus Hoban

Revealing The Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship

Meelah Haase and Violet Vacanti • March 31, 2026

This month, we interviewed Fergus Hoban, an Irish entrepreneur. He describes the beginnings of his medical path, being exposed to unsettling realities as a teenage EMT, to the hardships of finding a successful career that still allowed him to stay true to himself.

Listen in as we learn about his journey from Ireland to Nebraska, and how Fergus Hoban perseveres through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

About the Contributors

Meelah Haase, Staff Writer

Meelah Haase is a junior at Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School. It is her third year at Brownell Talbot. Meelah is excited to be a part of Verbatim. Outside of academics, she is involved in volleyball and cheer. Meelah enjoys walking her two dogs and spending time with family and friends.

Violet Vacanti, Editor-in-Chief

Violet Vacanti is a senior at Brownell Talbot and has been passionate about journalism since her freshman year. She has written dozens of stories, including op-eds, podcasts, and senior stories, progressing from a staff writer to more advanced roles during her time at Brownell Talbot. In her free time, Violet enjoys spending time with her loved ones, reading, listening to music, or working at her summer job as a florist.