Founders Future

In this episode of the Founders Future podcast, Paul Hassel, co-founder of Red Tiger Talent , takes us through the journey of building and growing the recruitment consultancy. Alongside his brother Steve, Paul started the business in 2016, identifying a gap in the market for roles that leverage insights and research to influence business decisions, especially within the property sector. Paul share...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Vince de Benedetto, the founder and CEO of Automated Dreams. Vince takes listeners through his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early days growing up in a family of entrepreneurs to his pivot from corporate life at Intel to striking out on his own. Reflecting on the challenges he faced, Vince shares how his experiences...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Melanie Borden , founder of The Borden Group, to discuss her evolution from a corporate VP of Marketing to a successful entrepreneur leading a thriving branding agency. Key insights from the conversation: From Ground Zero to Growth : Melanie shares how she built her LinkedIn network from scratch during the pandemic, leverag...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with SK Vaughn, the CEO of Juniper Marketing, to explore her journey from aspiring entrepreneur to successful business owner. SK shares the story of how her marketing agency quietly evolved over five years, culminating in her bold leap in September 2024 to launch Juniper Marketing full-time. SK discusses the challenges of balancing a...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Galen Bingham, CEO of Kiln Global Coaching and Consulting, to uncover his inspiring journey from corporate executive to leadership strategist. Galen shares how an 18-month developmental assignment at Coca-Cola evolved into an eight-year transformational experience, guiding leaders across the U.S., London, Canada, and Mexico. Lis...

In this inspiring episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Kelly Poquiz Burke, founder of Career Slate, to explore her incredible journey of resilience, reinvention, and leadership. Kelly shares how her life was transformed in 2020 when she faced a trifecta of challenges: a dream role as Doritos’ brand manager, a cancer diagnosis, and the global pandemic. These events led her...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Ben Hippeli, the founder of Benchmark Training, to explore his journey from a high-powered VP of Sales to launching and scaling his own business. Ben shares the story behind Benchmark Training, a company that works closely with vice presidents of sales and operations to help their teams identify and overcome blind spots, e...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald welcomes Daniel Horgan , founder of CoLabL, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and the impact of his organization. CoLabL focuses on empowering early-career talent, particularly those from underrepresented and under-resourced communities, by expanding their networks, skills, and opportunities to achieve their unique definitions of su...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Kully, founder of Ignition Coaching, to explore her inspiring journey from a career in accounting and audit at Deloitte to becoming a coach and entrepreneur. Kully shares the story behind the creation and growth of her wellness program, Wave, which is dedicated to promoting mindfulness, work-life balance, and mental health for professionals in high-stress envi...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald speaks with Chris Thompson, founder of Compear Global Education Network. Chris delves into her journey of establishing a groundbreaking organization rooted in "respectful disruption"—a leadership model aimed at dismantling inequitable systems and fostering inclusion across industries. Chris shares how pivotal moments in 2020, i...

In this episode of the Founders Future podcast, host Laura Skinner interviews Natalie Lincolne, the founder of Incredible People , a company dedicated to cultivating extraordinary leaders who build thriving teams. Natalie shares her inspiring journey from her corporate background to entrepreneurship, a transition sparked by her experiences as a single mother. The conversation dives into the pivota...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Lyndsay Dowd, the CRO of Intry, to discuss her transition from corporate America to entrepreneurship and her insights into startup leadership. Lyndsay shares her experiences with Intry, a cutting-edge startup utilizing patented software to revolutionize resume technology. Together, they explore the company’s four key offerings,...

n this episode of Founders’ Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Kevin Lee, founder and executive chairman of Didit, a company rooted in marketing innovation since 1996. Kevin takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, starting with SEO technology before Google, pivoting to paid search with groundbreaking tools, and evolving Didit into a full-service agency through strategic acquisitions....

In this episode of the "Founders Future" podcast, Laura Skinner sits down with Dr. Christina Madison, the founder of a public health pharmacy, as she opens up about her transformative journey from pharmacist to entrepreneur and media personality. Dr. Madison discusses the challenges she encountered along the way, highlighting her passion for improving healthcare communication and patient...

In this episode, host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Lee Black, founder of Antilles Digital Media , to discuss his journey from corporate banking to building a mission-driven digital marketing agency. Lee shares how his personal experiences with addiction in his family inspired him to open a substance abuse treatment facility, which led to the accidental birth of his digital media business. List...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Steven Schneider, co-founder of Trio SEO, to delve into the journey of building a client-first digital agency. Steven shares how his expertise in operations and systems paved the way for a partnership that combines strategic marketing, sales, and seamless processes to deliver exceptional results for their clients. Steven di...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Heather Hodges, founder and CEO of Hodges Group International. Heather shares her journey from a corporate career in healthcare organizational development to launching her own business dedicated to leadership development and empowering employee creativity. She opens up about the challenges of defining her company’s mission...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Joe Fitzgerald is joined by Bridget Skeen, the founder of Talent IQ, to discuss her journey of building a business in the talent acquisition space. Talent IQ, launched in 2020, helps organizations enhance their hiring processes through a combination of knowledge, connections, and culture. Bridget shares how her company trains hiring managers, builds commu...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald dives into the entrepreneurial journey of Susan Power, founder and CEO of Power Up Leadership. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Susan shares how her company helps entrepreneurial organizations elevate leadership effectiveness through coaching, training, and talent roadmaps. Susan reflects on her transition from corporate roles back to entre...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Carol Kaemmerer , the best-selling author of LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive and renowned executive branding coach. Carol shares her personal journey from corporate downsizing to becoming a leading expert in LinkedIn branding for executives. She reveals how the economic downturn of 2008 inspired her to help senior-level profes...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Liz Marion, the founder and owner of Liby Works, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and her mission to transform organizations through effective communication. Liz shares how her diverse experiences—from the film industry to live event production—shaped her understanding of communication as the linchpin for success. Liz dive...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Joe Fitzgerald sits down with Premela Deck, founder of SD Family Services, a unique mental health practice focused on forensic mental health. Premela shares her entrepreneurial journey, explaining how her background in law and social work led her to create a business that blends legal and therapeutic services for families involved in the court system, part...

In this episode of Founders Future , Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Kevin Lee, the founder of Did It , to dive into the fascinating journey of his evolving digital marketing agency. From co-founding an SEO technology company in the pre-Google era to transforming his business into a full-service digital marketing agency, Kevin shares invaluable insights on adapting to technological changes and ov...

In this episode of Founders Future , Elliott Boll is joined by Laura Barnard, the founder of Breakthru Brands, and the author of Leadership Types . Laura shares her inspiring journey of founding Breakthru and her vision for changing leadership paradigms. She recounts her transition from a consulting role to creating a business focused on increasing visibility and diversity in leadership, drawing o...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Joe Fitzgerald sits down with Kate Lewis, founder of Fractional Talent, to explore her entrepreneurial journey and the innovative business model driving her success. Kate shares how she transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship during the pandemic, launching two businesses—Connections Consulting Partners and Fractional Talent. Fractional Talent...