Founders Future

In this episode of *Founders Future*, host Laura Skinner sits down with Sinjin Dalgleish, CEO of Poland AI, to discuss the transformative power of hyper-personalized outbound sales solutions. Sinjin shares the founding story behind Poland AI, a platform leveraging custom AI models to automate highly personalized email and LinkedIn outreach, tailored for lean sales teams aiming to scale effectively...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, Laura Skinner interviews Anthony Pierri, co-founder of Fletch PMM, a consultancy specializing in product positioning and homepage messaging for B2B SaaS startups. Anthony shares how Fletch PMM grew from a side project at a product design agency into an independent company that has helped over 300 venture-backed startups refine their messaging. He discusses the...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, Laura Skinner interviews Jack Singer, co-founder of GoML, a specialized AWS-focused AI solution provider. Jack shares the story behind GoML’s founding, born out of a decade of experience within the AWS partner ecosystem and a vision to help businesses unlock the true value of generative AI. Over 18 months, GoML has grown from four employees to over 100, delive...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, Laura Skinner interviews Pete Ryan, co-founder of High 5, a platform designed to revolutionize B2B go-to-market strategies through influencer-led growth. Pete shares how High 5 addresses challenges in customer acquisition by leveraging a network of connectors—trusted individuals who facilitate introductions, nudges, and LinkedIn posts. He highlights the compan...

 In this episode of *Founders Future*, Laura Skinner interviews Dory Wilson, co-founder and CEO of Thorntail, a platform designed to streamline and enhance data communication for businesses. Dory shares her journey from data scientist to founder, inspired by the challenges in effectively presenting data insights within business contexts. She discusses how Thorntail helps customer success and reven...

In this episode of *Founders, Future*, host Laura Skinner welcomes Zach Wright, co-founder of Sift AI, to discuss the inspiring journey behind their innovative startup. The episode begins with an introduction to Zach's extensive background in B2B sales, highlighting his decade-long experience at major companies like Oracle and Informatica.  Zach shares how he and his co-founder, Lee Rogers, r...

In this episode of *Founders, Future*, host Laura Skinner engages in an enlightening conversation with Mica, the founder of Ample Market. The discussion begins with Mica sharing his unique journey from a background in physics to the world of sales, highlighting his initial foray into startups alongside his two co-founders.  Mica recounts how their exploration into sales revealed inefficiencies and...

In this engaging episode of *Founders, Future*, host Laura Skinner welcomes Tarun, the CEO of Infotech Solutions LLC. Together, they delve into Tarun's entrepreneurial journey, exploring the motivations that led him to establish his company and the unique challenges he has faced in the competitive landscape of revenue acceleration. Tarun shares insights about Infotech Solutions, which special...

This episode features an interview with Zach Keeney, the founder of TreeUnity strategies. Zach shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting businesses at a young age to working in the corporate world and eventually launching his own consulting firm. Zach's background includes running a painting company franchise and working in Domino's Pizza's leadership program, which provided...

This episode features an interview with Shivam Sethi, the founder of Newsology, an AI-powered user research platform. Shivam discusses how his own experience as a product manager facing challenges with user testing led him to start the company. Newsology's AI-driven approach aims to enable faster, more in-depth user research without delaying product development. Shivam shares Newsology's...

In this engaging episode of "Founders, Future," host Laura Skinner welcomes Forrest Fleger, the visionary CEO and founder of Passpec. The conversation delves into Forrest's journey from his family's construction background to his passion for sustainable design, which sparked the creation of Passpec.  Forrest shares insights into the challenges faced by designers in identifying...

In this compelling episode of "Founders, Future," host Laura Skinner sits down with Tanuj Sharma, the founder and CEO of Kana Health. Tanuj shares his inspiring journey from the tech industry to launching a startup focused on mental health, a cause he and his co-founder are passionate about. With over 23 years of experience in technology, Tanuj reveals the pivotal moment that led them to...

In this enlightening episode of "Founders, Future," host Laura Skinner welcomes Gorish Agarwal, the innovative CEO of Sybil. Gorish shares the inspiring story behind the founding of Sybil, a company dedicated to enhancing communication in the era of remote work.  Starting from his experience as a lecturer at Stanford, Gorish recounts the challenges he faced when transitioning to online t...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, Laura Skinner interviews Charu Gupta, co-founder of Future AGI, a company focused on creating advanced AI tools to improve the accuracy and reliability of generative AI models. Charu discusses the founding story of Future AGI, inspired by a gap in the market for AI management tools as companies rapidly adopted AI without established accuracy frameworks. With o...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, Laura Skinner interviews Nick Waller, founder and CEO of GlobalM, a recruitment consultancy that supports high-growth companies with talent acquisition around the world. Nick shares his journey from an entrepreneurial upbringing in Kenya to founding GlobalM at 24. Over the past 13 years, GlobalM has grown into a team of 35, bootstrapped and committed to delive...

In this episode of *Founders Future* by Closest.io, host Laura Skinner interviews Andre, CEO and founder of Trust Tech, a crypto infrastructure company. Andre shares his entrepreneurial journey and the origins of Trust Tech, a company that provides backend infrastructure through APIs to support businesses in offering crypto services like custody, trading, and payments to their clients. Trust Tech...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, Laura Skinner interviews Anthony Kennada, CEO and founder of Audience Plus, a company focused on audience-first marketing. Anthony shares his journey from CMO at Gainsight, where he learned the power of brand-building and thought leadership, to founding Audience Plus, which helps companies cultivate meaningful relationships with their markets. He emphasizes th...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, Laura Skinner speaks with Stephen Maher, co-founder of Desired Email, a secure email platform designed to combat spam, phishing attempts, and data breaches. Stephen, a tech enthusiast and veteran entrepreneur, shares his insights on building Desired Email, which officially launched in 2023 after five years of development. He discusses the platform’s unique clo...

In this episode of *Founders, Future*, host Laura Skinner sits down with Olga Topchaya, the CEO and co-founder of Lapis AI Consults, to explore her entrepreneurial journey and the innovative solutions her company provides. As a full-service AI consultancy, Lapis AI Consults specializes in helping businesses ideate and develop custom AI solutions tailored to their unique needs. Olga shares the insp...

In this engaging episode of "Founders, Future," host Laura Skinner welcomes Cindy Lake, co-founder of Blank Page, to share her entrepreneurial journey and insights into the challenges and successes faced along the way.  Cindy begins by reflecting on her career path, detailing how her experiences at Intuit led her to realize that she was not fulfilling her core purpose. This realization p...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, Laura Skinner interviews Jessi Roesch, co-founder of Downland, a platform dedicated to connecting aspiring farmers with landowners to promote sustainable land stewardship. Jessi shares her journey from a background in commercial lending and marketplace development to co-founding Downland, inspired by her passion for regenerative agriculture. She discusses Down...

In this episode of *Founders Future*, Laura Skinner interviews Ernest, CEO of Metro Blocks, a company focused on data center development tailored to meet the needs of enterprise customers in urban areas. Ernest shares his journey from a traditional engineering background to founding Metro Blocks, driven by a passion for innovation and a desire to fill the gap for midsize data centers. He discusses...

In this episode of "Founders, Future," host Laura Skinner welcomes Doug Newell, the founder and CEO of Swarm Analytics, to share his entrepreneurial journey and insights on the application of artificial intelligence in the real estate sector. The conversation opens with Doug reflecting on his extensive background as a serial entrepreneur, having started seven companies and experienced bo...

In this episode of "Founders, Future," host Laura Skinner interviews Artem Gladkikh, the founder and CEO of Signum AI. Artem shares his entrepreneurial journey, which includes over a decade of experience in developing digital products across the U.S. and U.K. He recounts his early career, highlighting the sale of one of his startups at just 24 years old and his subsequent investment in c...

In this episode of *Founders, Future*, host Laura Skinner welcomes Kathy Minter, the CEO and co-founder of Wisdom, to share her inspiring journey as an entrepreneur. Kathy, with 25 years of experience in software and enterprise tech, reveals the personal motivations that led her to create a transformative smart home system for older adults. Kathy's story is rooted in a profound family experie...