Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Bill Ryan, the principal consultant and founder of Ryan Consulting, to explore his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Bill shares the pivotal moment that led him to launch his consulting business, driven by a desire to help others work safely, effectively, and efficiently. Bill discusses the...

In this heartfelt episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Jason Tifford, the founder of A Mindful Company , to discuss his transformative journey from personal tragedy to building a business centered on supporting employees through grief and loss. Jason shares how the loss of his father during his college years reshaped his perspective on life and inspired him to create a pur...

In this episode, Laura Skinner sits down with Michel Koopman , founder and CEO of CXO Coaching, to discuss her transition from corporate America to entrepreneurship. Michel shares the story behind her decision to leave the corporate world and pursue a coaching business focused on empowering salespeople. Together, they explore the growth strategies behind CXO Coaching and dive into the coaching pro...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Laura Skinner interviews Ravi Kumar, the CEO of Neto AI, a cutting-edge startup specializing in generative AI solutions for the telecommunications industry. Ravi shares his journey from working in large corporations to founding Neto AI, bringing over 25 years of experience in emerging technologies to this innovative venture. Ravi explains how Neto AI is tr...

In this episode, Neil and Kimberly take center stage as they strategize key outreach initiatives for Ex Judicata's growth and visibility in the legal and corporate sectors. Their efforts are focused on forging meaningful connections with lawyers, law firms, and law schools, all while highlighting Ex Judicata’s role in transitioning legal talent into non-legal roles. The team works diligently...

In this episode, Bill Flynn, CEO of Catalyst Growth Advisors, shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur who has scaled businesses from the ground up to hundreds of millions of dollars. Bill discusses his transition from working in a startup environment to leading a division in a larger company, where he faced and overcame a significant technical crisis, ultimately improving customer satisfaction...

In this episode of Founders, Future by Closersio, host Laura Skinner sits down with Neil Katz, the CEO and founder of Exceptional HR. Neil shares his accidental journey into the world of fractional HR services and how he discovered a gap in the market that led to the creation of his business. Over the past four years, Exceptional HR has grown from a solo operation to a thriving team of 22, offerin...

n this episode of Founders Future , host Joe Fitzgerald sits down with Scott Shute, the founder of Changing Work , a nonprofit organization focused on bringing mindfulness, compassion, and conscious business practices to the workplace. Scott shares his journey from being an executive at LinkedIn, where he was the head of mindfulness and compassion, to founding Changing Work with the mission of cha...

In this inspiring episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Vincent Edwards, the CEO of Empire Builders, to explore his remarkable entrepreneurial journey. From his early days in financials and mortgages to his pivot into consulting and capital raising, Vincent shares the pivotal moments that led to the creation of Empire Builders. Over the past decade, he has raised over $100...

In this episode of Founders. Future , Elliott Boll sits down with Nate Thompson, founder and CEO of Triumphant Transition Partners, to explore his journey in the healthcare industry and the inspiration behind his business. Nate opens up about his early days in dental equipment sales, where he uncovered a significant need: dentists selling their practices without proper representation, often for fa...

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Robin Greaves, the co-founder of Pravi, to discuss how her company is transforming the fundraising landscape for small to medium-sized charities. Robin shares the inspiration behind Pravi, which stemmed from her personal experiences working with charities and encountering challenges in donor acquisition. Pravi addresses a...

In this episode of Founders’ Future by Closers.io, host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Marie-Claire Ashcroft, the self-proclaimed "Professional Rebel." As a photographer, authenticity strategist, and advocate for self-discovery, Marie-Claire shares her unique journey from an accidental entrepreneur to helping others embrace their authentic selves. The conversation dives deep into her t...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Jan Trautwein, co-founder of Coliberate Ventures, to discuss his journey from physics student to entrepreneur. Jan shares how his career evolved from tech startups to personal coaching and, ultimately, to founding Coliberate Ventures with his partner Diara. Together, they help independent consultants refine their offerings...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll welcomes Yogesh Chavda, founder of Y2S Consulting, to discuss his journey from a corporate career to launching his own consulting business. Yogesh shares the inspiration behind founding his practice in 2014 after spending over 20 years in the corporate world with companies like Procter & Gamble, Amway, and Kimberly-Clark. He recounts the...

In this episode of Founders, Future by Closersio, host Joseph Fitzgerald welcomes Margo Spilde, the visionary founder of Empower Her Wealth. This inspiring conversation delves into Margo’s entrepreneurial journey, from the inception of her business to its current success, and her ambitions for the future. Margo shares the challenges she faced while building Empower Her Wealth, her strategies for e...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Joe Fitzgerald sits down with Dr. Darren Vetter, founder of Vetter Business Processes, to explore his journey as a multifaceted entrepreneur. Dr. Vetter shares insights into his consulting ventures, his involvement with Career Coach, and his family-run development company. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Vetter emphasizes the importance of research, organ...

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Candyce Edelen, co-founder of Propel Growth, to discuss her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Candyce shares how her company evolved from a consultancy for financial services to a LinkedIn-focused prospecting and training powerhouse. She opens up about pivotal moments, including her transition to serving the commercial rea...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Joe Fitzgerald sits down with Rich Horwath, founder of the Strategic Thinking Institute and a renowned expert in helping leaders think, plan, and act strategically. Over the past 23 years, Rich has worked with companies like Google, FedEx, and Intel, as well as emerging startups, sharing actionable frameworks for business success. Rich recounts the early d...

n this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Cameron Herold, founder of the COO Alliance and a global expert on scaling businesses. Cameron shares the compelling story of how he recognized a gap in the market for second-in-command leaders and built the COO Alliance to support these often-overlooked executives. The conversation delves into the unique dynamics of the COO role...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Clayton Joyner , the innovative CEO of MODRN Digital . Clayton shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting his first marketing agency to building MODRN Digital  into a thriving business. Listeners will hear how Clayton transitioned from a successful career in sales to a marketing entrepreneur, overcame challenges like gro...

In this episode of Founders Future , Elliott Boll sits down with Caroline Dowd-Higgins, an executive coach, consultant, author, and speaker, to discuss her transformative journey from opera singer to full-time entrepreneur. Caroline shares how she pivoted from a career in music to establish a coaching and consulting business, navigating the challenges of transitioning from a side hustle to a full-...

In this episode of Founders. Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Laurie Parfitt, CEO and founder of LKP Impact Consulting, to explore her inspiring journey from a dream job loss to building a thriving consulting business. Laurie shares how she transitioned from a challenging setback in 2020 to discovering her passion for consulting in the cannabis and consumer product industries. She opens u...

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Dan Manning, the Chief Story Architect of Build The Story, to explore the profound impact of storytelling on entrepreneurial success. From his impressive 25-year career as a fighter pilot and military diplomat to transitioning into entrepreneurship, Dan shares his journey of discovering the power of storytelling to help fo...

In this inspiring episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Scott Ballard, CEO of Confidence Coach, to explore his powerful journey from self-doubt to becoming a leader who empowers others. Scott opens up about his deeply personal story, sharing how a childhood marked by struggles with dyslexia and a harsh teacher’s words nearly led him to despair. But with the unwavering love...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead Women a transformative nonprofit aimed at fostering women’s leadership and empowerment. Gloria shares her journey from leading Planned Parenthood to founding an organization that helps women reframe their understanding of power, embrace their potential, and break barriers...