Founders Future

In this episode of "Founders Future," host Joe Fitzgerald engages in a compelling conversation with Nishat Jones, the founder of Strategy 8, a consulting firm dedicated to helping B2B clients enhance profitability through customer-centric brand and digital strategies. Nishat shares her journey from a 25-year corporate career to entrepreneurship, revealing how being laid off became a pivo...

In this episode of "Founders Future," host Joe Fitzgerald welcomes Nate Regier, the founder of Next Element, to discuss his unique journey from clinical psychology to entrepreneurship. Nate shares how he transitioned from a successful career in clinical practice to the corporate world, driven by a desire to apply behavioral change principles to improve workplace dynamics. He explains the...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald speaks with John Winters, founder of Lifestyle Performance Training (LPT), a fitness studio dedicated to creating a comfortable and private environment for individuals beginning or continuing their fitness journeys. John shares his inspiration for founding LPT, driven by his desire to offer a calm, welcoming space for people who may feel...

In this compelling episode of *Founders Future*, host Joseph Fitzgerald interviews Nicholas Love, CEO of Color Group, an innovative challenger brand agency specializing in omni-channel marketing and brand reputation management. Nicholas shares how Color Group stands out by emphasizing intelligence-driven strategies through its unique model, incorporating channel, audience, cultural, and artificial...

In this inspiring episode of *Founders Future*, host Joseph Fitzgerald interviews Laura Tolhoek, founder of Essential HR, a company dedicated to providing fractional HR support to small businesses. Laura shares her journey from working in a large retail organization to founding Essential HR during her second maternity leave, motivated by a desire to work part-time while leveraging her HR expertise...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Joseph Fitzgerald interviews Chris McNeany, founder of Blazing Ginger, a corporate training company. Chris shares how he branded his company based on his red hair and transitioned from working in corporate training for 15 years to launching his own LLC four years ago. Rather than creating new curriculum, he strategically licenses proven training materials w...

In this episode of Founders Future podcast, host Joseph Fitzgerald interviews Maayan Gordon, the founder of Community Launchpad, a platform designed to help entrepreneurs and creators build their own online communities. Maayan shares her entrepreneurial journey, explaining that Community Launchpad emerged from her 15-year experience across various business sectors, with a core mission of bridging...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, host Laura Skinner interviews Joseph Sudhip, founder and CEO of Declutter Minds, a unique mindset coaching company that combines Eastern Oriental wisdom with advanced technology to help entrepreneurs and CEOs achieve emotional freedom and clarity.  Joseph shares his journey from a 20-year corporate career as a CFO and finance director to founding Declutter Min...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, host Laura Skinner sits down with James Lanas, founder and CEO of Team Player 360, an innovative SaaS platform transforming how teams are built and managed. With a focus on compatibility and cultural fit, Team Player 360 offers a revolutionary approach to maximizing talent through advanced AI-driven insights.  James shares the story behind Team Player 360, exp...

This episode of Founders Future features an interview with Nick Giovacchini, founder of Large Scale. Nick shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his early experiences building an app business and working in tech startups. He then describes the gap he identified in the market – a lack of access to modern marketing tactics for small businesses – and how he founded Large Scale...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, host Joseph Fitzgerald welcomes Scott Pickering, co-founder of *Achieve Success Today*, an executive coaching business Scott runs with his wife, Brida. Scott shares his journey from a thriving corporate career in finance and insurance to becoming an entrepreneur and full-time coach.  Scott reflects on his transition from managing teams across Europe to buildin...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Jim Strandberg, founder of Strandberg Resource Group, a pioneering executive search firm specializing in family-held corporations. With over 35 years of experience, Jim reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, from launching his business in 1989 to transitioning leadership to the next generation. Jim shares the unique chal...

In this episode of "Founders Future" hosted by Laura Skinner, Sriram, the co-founder and CEO of Link, shares the compelling story of his startup addressing a critical gap in the small business technology ecosystem. Drawing from his experiences at companies like PayPal and eBay, Sriram recognized that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often struggle with outdated technology stacks...

In this episode of "Founders, Future," host Laura Skinner engages in an insightful conversation with Sachin Jaiswal, co-founder of Kim, a startup revolutionizing customer support for small and growing brands. Sachin shares his personal journey that led to the creation of Kim, inspired by his experiences in e-commerce where he witnessed the critical impact of effective customer service. H...

In this episode of "Founders Future," host Laura Skinner interviews Richard White, the CEO and founder of Fathom, an innovative AI notetaking tool designed to streamline the meeting experience. Richard shares the inspiration behind Fathom, which emerged during the surge of virtual meetings in 2020, highlighting the challenges of taking notes while engaging in discussions. He explains how...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Wayne Dunn, founder of CSR Training Institute, to discuss his inspiring journey in building a company dedicated to aligning business, social, and environmental value. With over 30 years of experience in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability, Wayne shares his unique perspective on how businesses can simul...

In this engaging episode of Founders Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Dan Silivestru, CEO and co-founder of Chocolate Soup, a company revolutionizing employee appreciation through personalized gifting. Dan shares how his company helps employers celebrate milestones—like birthdays, work anniversaries, and even pet birthdays—using thoughtful, customized gifts and creative concepts like...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, host Joseph Fitzgerald interviews Chintan Shah, founder of The Super Coach, a career coaching business dedicated to helping Indian professionals in the U.S. find meaningful job opportunities. Chintan shares how his personal journey—from corporate employee to entrepreneur—inspired him to create a platform that empowers others to navigate the complexities of job...

In this episode of the Founders Future podcast, host Joseph Fitzgerald interviews Suprava Sabat, co-founder of Acquisition X, a lead generation company that helps service-based and software-based businesses improve their go-to-market strategies. Suprava shares her entrepreneurial journey, which began as a freelancer in social media marketing and lead generation. Recognizing a common pain point amo...

In this episode of "Founders Future," host Joe Fitzgerald welcomes Stacy Savage, the founder of 0 Waste Strategies, an environmental consulting firm dedicated to helping businesses and institutions reduce waste and implement sustainable practices. Stacy shares her journey from growing up in the oil and gas industry in Southeast Texas to becoming a passionate advocate for environmental ju...

In this episode of "Founders Future," host Laura Skinner engages in an insightful conversation with Tim Fullerton, the CEO of Fullerton Strategies, a digital marketing agency he founded in March 2023. Tim shares his unique journey, highlighting over 20 years of experience in both political and business marketing, including his role in President Obama's first campaign and his tenure...

In this insightful episode of Founders, Future , host Joe Fitzgerald sits down with Mike Schindler, co-founder of Vuca Max, to explore his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative principles driving his leadership development company. Mike shares the origin of the term "VUCA" (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) and how he and his team have transformed it into a guiding fra...

In this episode of "Founders Future," host Laura Skinner welcomes Kate Nichols, the owner of Freedom Affecting Coaching, to discuss her inspiring journey as an alcohol freedom coach. Kate shares her personal story of overcoming her struggles with alcohol, which led her to reevaluate her relationship with drinking and ultimately pursue a career in coaching. She explains the challenges she...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, host Laura Skinner sits down with Richard Palmer, founder and CEO of Palmer and Co., to discuss his incredible journey from engineer and inventor to building an innovative brand powered by storytelling and ingenuity.  Richard shares the fascinating backstory of his most notable invention, a revolutionary material with transformative properties. Initially devel...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Joe Fitzgerald welcomes Kedeisha Bryan, the founder of Data in Motion, a transformative organization dedicated to helping career changers launch six-figure careers in data analytics without the need for traditional schooling. Kedeisha shares her inspiring journey from being a college dropout and Navy veteran to successfully pivoting into the tech industry....