Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, host Joe Fitzgerald sits down with Isabelle Bart, the founder of Impact Innovator, a coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping individuals and startups unlock their potential and create meaningful impact in the world. Isabelle shares her personal journey of transformation, detailing her transition from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, driven by a...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Laura Skinner interviews Patrick Smith, founder and CEO of zally, a cutting-edge cybersecurity company revolutionizing how users authenticate online. With a rich history as a serial entrepreneur, Patrick shares his incredible journey, from founding his first two businesses at the age of 10 to running successful ventures in digital marketing and concert pro...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Laura Skinner sits down with Jeff Hassemer, co-founder of Firestarter Marketing, to explore his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative solutions his company offers to small businesses. With over 30 years of experience in the software and marketing technology space, Jeff shares valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs he has faced throughout hi...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, host Laura Skinner interviews Erik Lien, founder and CEO of C2, a groundbreaking platform specializing in orchestration solutions for robotic process automation (RPA). Erik shares his journey from a business development professional to launching C2, inspired by the need to solve scalability challenges in RPA implementations.  C2 addresses the weaknesses of tra...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Andy, the founder and CEO of CareerHire, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and how CareerHire is transforming the job-searching process. Andy shares the inspiration behind CareerHire, which stemmed from his personal experience in HR and the challenges of navigating corporate life while striving for a remote-friendly caree...

In this captivating episode of *Founders Future*, host Joseph Fitzgerald speaks with Paul Austin, founder and CEO of Third Wave, an educational platform dedicated to advancing the responsible and intentional use of psychedelics. Paul shares his journey from living as a digital nomad to becoming a leading voice in the psychedelic space, providing resources, training, and community support for indiv...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Diana Stepner, co-founder of Product Gold, a company dedicated to empowering product teams and leaders through coaching and training. Diana shares her entrepreneurial journey, leveraging years of experience as a product leader at startups and global organizations to create a platform that upskills product teams and helps t...

This episode of Founders Future features an interview with Wayne Cole, founder of Sterling Executive Group. Wayne discusses the company's unique focus on leadership development through confidential peer groups for CEOs and senior executives. Sterling Executive Group distinguishes itself by focusing on the difference between leadership and management, helping leaders shift their focus from &qu...

In this episode of "Founders Future," host Joe Fitzgerald engages in an insightful conversation with Cara-Lyn Giovanniello, the founder of CLG Coaching. Cara-Lyn shares her journey into the coaching space, emphasizing her belief in the democratization of leadership and the importance of emotional, relational, and strategic intelligence in business. She reflects on her experiences in the...

In this episode of "Founders Future," host Laura Skinner welcomes Peter Winick, the founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and insights into the world of thought leadership. Peter shares the inspiration behind starting his company, highlighting the gap he identified in helping nonfiction authors, keynote speakers, and thought leaders effect...

In this episode of "Founders Future," host Laura Skinner sits down with Marc Champagne, the CEO and founder of Melosi, to explore his inspiring journey in the realm of mental fitness and entrepreneurship. Marc shares the motivation behind his mission to help individuals clear mental clutter and enhance their performance, particularly in the corporate space. Drawing from his decade-long e...

This episode of Founders Future features Manjo, the founder of Life Index Limited. Manjo shares his deeply personal story of losing his mother and how that led to his innovative idea: Life Index, a platform dedicated to preserving family legacies. The platform allows users to create a digital record of their lives, including their stories, photos, and memories, ensuring that future generations can...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, host Joseph Fitzgerald speaks with Jeroen Kraaijenbrink, co-founder of *Strategy Inc.*, about reinventing the way organizations approach strategy. Jeroen discusses how *Strategy Inc.* takes a human-centered approach to improve strategy development and execution, addressing common issues like high failure rates and the gap between planning and implementation. T...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald interviews Josh Noseworthy, founder of Global Conservation Solutions (GCS) , a consulting firm specializing in strategy and organizational development for biodiversity-focused organizations. Josh explains how GCS helps NGOs, government agencies, and businesses define success, build roadmaps to achieve it, and monitor their progress, all w...

In this insightful episode of *Founders Future*, host Laura Skinner speaks with Elizabeth Cowper, founder and CEO of We Are Ludo, a company revolutionizing HR by creating modern, inclusive, and well-being-focused workplace cultures. With nearly 30 years of HR experience, including leadership roles in corporate HR across 14 European countries, Elizabeth shares how her passion for fostering thriving...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Joseph Fitzgerald interviews Emil Story, co-founder of the Success Mentor, a recently launched mentorship organization. Emil shares the serendipitous origin of his business, which began when he helped a friend's business contact improve his sales performance. Impressed by the success, Emil and his two long-time accountability partners, Austin and Dave,...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Cate Stillman, founder of Wellness Pro Academy , to explore how she is transforming the wellness industry by helping professionals shift from transactional to transformational business models. Cate explains how Wellness Pro Academy empowers doctors, holistic healers, and other wellness practitioners to adopt annual membersh...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, host Laura Skinner speaks with Sami Abou Saab, the founder and CEO of Zigzag, a groundbreaking venture dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs at the earliest stages of their journey. With a background as an entrepreneur and investor, Sami has worked with over 42 early-stage startups and renowned accelerators like Techstars.  Zigzag addresses a critical gap in t...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald interviews Pete Martin, a serial entrepreneur, author, and seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in founding, scaling, and exiting businesses. Pete shares his entrepreneurial journey, which began with a car leasing company at the age of 18 and spans a diverse career, including stints at IBM and SAP before returning to his true...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Joseph Fitzgerald interviews Chester Elton, co-founder of Culture Works, about his entrepreneurial journey in leadership development and coaching. Elton shares how he and his business partner Adrian Gostic began their careers working at OC Tanner, where they initially wrote books on employee recognition and developed a strong brand around workplace culture....

In this engaging episode of *Founders Future*, host Laura Skinner interviews Mark Stouse, CEO of Proof Analytics, to uncover the entrepreneurial journey behind his innovative company. Mark shares the genesis of Proof Analytics, a platform born from his extensive experience as a CMO in major corporations and the success of applying causal AI to unlock actionable insights into market effectiveness a...

In this high-energy episode of *Founders Future*, host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Larry Long Jr., the self-proclaimed Chief Energy Officer of LLJR Enterprises, a company dedicated to empowering sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders to rediscover their greatness and level up their lives.  Larry shares his inspiring journey from his early days as a natural-born motivator (who often l...

In this episode of "Founders Feature," host Laura Skinner engages in a compelling conversation with Patrick Hanlon, the CEO of Primal Branding. Patrick shares his unique perspective on branding, emphasizing the concept of brands as belief systems and communities, a notion he pioneered in 2002. He discusses the importance of storytelling in marketing, explaining how brands can grow throug...

In this episode of "Founders Future," host Laura Skinner welcomes Todd Abbott, the CEO and co-founder of Deliverai, to discuss the innovative solutions his company offers to bridge the gap between marketing and sales. Todd shares his journey from being a COO in various mid and large-cap companies to founding Deliverai, driven by the persistent struggle he observed between marketing and s...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Joseph Fitzgerald interviews Dr. Tiffany Jameson, founder of Grit and Flow, an organization dedicated to addressing the high unemployment rates among neurodivergent individuals. Dr. Jameson shares her personal journey, which began with her research into the 85% unemployment rate for autistic people while pursuing her MBA. Motivated by her own neurodivergent...