Next In Time

When Melissa Denning struggled with painful breastfeeding, she searched for a nursing pad that would protect healing skin while still absorbing milk. She couldn’t find one, so she set out to create it. In this episode, we welcome Melissa, a mother of three, top-producing Realtor, and founder of Mom Aid. She shares the personal experience behind her invention, Boob Aid Nursing Pads, and the work in...

What happens when the career you’ve worked hard to build leads you toward an entirely different future? In this episode of Next In Time, we welcome Ryan Drumheller, IT executive, author, and cofounder of Dogleg Digital, to explore a nontraditional journey through technology, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Raised in a small Michigan town, Ryan began college at 29, earned more than 170 profession...

AI is advancing at a staggering pace. But as models become more capable and agents begin working together, who gets to decide what they do? In this installment of the Next In Time AI Series, we welcome back Miles and Justin to explore the competition shaping artificial intelligence and the opportunities emerging for entrepreneurs building with it. We discuss the debate over accelerating or slowing...

After 15 years as a pastor, Matthew Estrin left a familiar career to take a chance on entrepreneurship. Since then, he has launched seven businesses, including 477 Distilling, and discovered that starting a company is only part of the challenge. The harder work is deciding what kind of leader, husband, father, and person you want to be while building it. In this episode of Next in Time , Matthew s...

How can a small business get the word out without getting lost in marketing jargon or chasing every new platform? In this episode of Next in Time , we welcome Leslie A.M. Smith, founder of McCormick L.A. Public Relations and author of Laws of Promotion . Leslie has spent decades helping small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs turn their goals into practical marketing and public relations p...

Climate change is one of the most complex and far-reaching challenges of our time—but are today’s proposed solutions moving quickly enough to address the scale of the problem? In this episode of the Next In Time Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Christian Komor, a climate author, Earth systems strategist, and creator of the SkyCarbon Blueprint. His work focuses on atmospheric carbon removal, climate r...

In the second installment of the Next In Time AI Series, Miles and Justin of Prest0 return to examine the rapidly changing state of artificial intelligence. The conversation explores the shift from experimental AI tools toward practical business applications, the growing role of AI agents and automation, and the difference between genuine innovation and industry hype. We also discuss the challenge...

The Next In TIme Podcast will be out this week. Here's a recap episode where we'll be talking with Mark Roesler from Episode 172. Mark , President and Chief Revenue Officer at HubSpark, a fast-growing SaaS/fintech platform that empowers small and mid-sized businesses by simplifying operations, automating customer communications, driving local SEO visibility, and centralizing CRM and market...

What does it take to leave a successful corporate career and build an entirely new consumer brand? In this episode of The Next In Time Podcast, we sit down with Antonino “Anto” Li Brizzi, former CEO of Omnia Technologies North America and founder of CLINQ ZERO, a non-alcoholic sparkling wine brand created to make celebrations more inclusive without compromising the experience of drinking real wine...

What if the enormous energy demands of artificial intelligence could become part of a cleaner, more efficient power system? In this episode of Next In Time, we sit down with Brendan van der Es, founder of Synterran Systems, to explore his ambitious vision for the future of AI infrastructure. Synterran is developing an integrated system that combines high-performance computing, on-site power genera...

In the first installment of The Next in Time AI Series, ST sits down with Miles Maggio and Justin Zelaya, co-founders of Prest0, to explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. The conversation traces AI’s progression from basic chatbots and generative tools to autonomous agents capable of completing tasks, coordinating workflows, and supporting real business operations. Miles an...

In this episode, we sit down with Miles Maggio and Justin Zelaya, co-founders of Prest0, a company developing AI employees for organizations across law, finance, and marketing. Prest0 is building an enterprise AI workforce designed to move beyond the limitations of traditional chatbots and basic automation. Its AI employees can learn, retain organizational knowledge, and execute digital work from...

What happens when the excitement of Formula One meets the rapidly expanding space economy? In this episode of The Next In Time Podcast, we speak with Philip Hover-Smoot, Founder and CEO of Atlas Cup: the world’s first professional orbital racing league. Atlas Cup plans to bring uncrewed spacecraft together in head-to-head competitions in low Earth orbit, creating an entirely new category at the in...

Software companies today face a difficult balancing act: customers expect faster innovation, AI is reshaping how products are built, and finding the right engineering talent has never been more competitive. Many organizations struggle to scale development teams without sacrificing quality, collaboration, or speed. Ricardo Arcia helps technology leaders navigate this transformation. As the Founder...

Chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout have become everyday realities for millions of people. While medications and coping mechanisms can provide temporary relief, many individuals are searching for science-backed solutions that address the root cause of nervous system dysregulation rather than simply masking the symptoms. Jon Hacker is helping redefine the future of mental wellness through neurotec...

Many businesses struggle to grow not because they lack talent, but because they misunderstand what truly drives human behavior. Sales conversations stall, teams lose motivation, workplace tensions go unaddressed, and leaders often respond with more processes instead of solving the underlying issues. The result is lower performance, weaker relationships, and missed opportunities. Joe Rockey helps b...

Many entrepreneurs spend years searching for the “perfect” business idea, only to get stuck in planning, uncertainty, or fear of taking the first step. In a world obsessed with venture capital and overnight success stories, it's easy to overlook how some of the most successful companies are built through persistence, customer demand, and relentless execution. Marc Pitts is a living example of...

What if your morning coffee could be ready before you even pull into the drive-thru? In this episode of The Next In Time Podcast , I sit down with Jane Lo and Rob Whitten , the co-founders of ** p!ng , a venture-backed startup reimagining the drive-thru experience through robotics, automation, and intelligent customer recognition. Instead of building traditional coffee shops with large footprints,...

What if your wardrobe could help you save time, reduce waste, improve your confidence, and make better decisions every day? In this episode of The Next In Time Podcast , I sit down with Lacey Cadieux-McLean , founder and CEO of Rhubaia Ventures , a Calgary-based fashion-tech company redefining how women interact with their clothing through sustainable apparel and AI-powered technology. Raised on a...

Property investors today are overwhelmed by rising costs, market uncertainty, poor advice, and the risk of making expensive mistakes. At the same time, many business owners are trying to grow their companies but find themselves trapped in day-to-day operations, with success coming at the expense of freedom and time. Hadley Nightingale helps people solve both problems . As CEO of New Zealand Proper...

Many professionals today feel stuck in the 9-to-5 — trading time for money, facing limited upside, and unsure how to transition into business ownership without taking on massive risk. While entrepreneurship sounds appealing, the uncertainty, lack of guidance, and fear of failure stop most people before they even begin. Rich Potter helps professionals make that transition with clarity and structure...

Local businesses today are losing customers every day — not because of poor service, but because they simply can’t answer every phone call. Missed calls often mean missed revenue, lost appointments, and opportunities that never come back, especially in a world where customers expect immediate responses. Laurent Cohen is solving this problem with voice-first AI. As Founder and CTO of GetOblic, he i...

Grocery shoppers today are dealing with rising prices, confusing promotions, and very little transparency around where they can actually save money. For everyday families, comparing costs across stores can be time-consuming, frustrating, and often ineffective — especially when the system has long favored retailers over shoppers. Andy Ellwood is bringing transparency and real savings back to the gr...

Many organizations still rely on manual inventory tracking—counting items by hand, estimating usage, or entering data after the fact. This often leads to inaccurate reporting, wasted inventory, and costly operational blind spots. That’s the problem Countifi and it's founder David Hailey are solving by using AI and computer vision to automatically track inventory and provide real-time insights....

Mark Roesler, President and Chief Revenue Officer at HubSpark, a fast-growing SaaS/fintech platform that empowers small and mid-sized businesses by simplifying operations, automating customer communications, driving local SEO visibility, and centralizing CRM and marketing tools into one unified experience--and bye the way, they don't charge you for it. Which is definitely outside of the norm....