Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with JM Ryerson , founder and CEO of Let’s Go Win , a mindset and leadership coaching company revolutionizing how high achievers align personal and professional success. JM shares his journey from being an overworked executive on the verge of burnout to building a purpose-driven business that helps leaders double their rev...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Carter Perez , CEO and founder of Revenue Chemists , a growth consultancy bringing scientific precision to scaling B2B SaaS companies. Carter shares his journey from Silicon Valley operator (with 4 exits) to building a fractional revenue leadership firm that’s helped over 40 startups unlock predictable growth. He dives into...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm , we sit down with Jeffrey Bryant , founder of Clear Path Coaching , to explore how his 20-year background in pastoral leadership evolved into a transformative coaching practice. Jeffrey shares his journey from guiding spiritual growth to helping professionals and organizations unlock their potential through Gallup-certified strengths coach...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm , we meet Madison Boullion , co-founder of Spark HR Solutions , who reveals how her journey from recruiting to real estate led to a groundbreaking HR consultancy for startups. Madison shares how she and her business partner identified a critical gap: fast-growing companies scaling "messy" systems that later explode into compliance...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm , we dive into the journey of Kristin Chen , a seasoned product leader, advisor, and executive coach with experience at LinkedIn, Twitch, Pinterest, and as CEO of Top.gg. Kristin shares her transition from corporate roles to fractional consulting, offering insights on product strategy, startup scaling, and career development. She discusses h...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Mishal Saeed , we sit down with Olivia Howell , co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry , the world’s first divorce registry and support platform. Olivia shares her deeply personal journey—from navigating her own divorce to transforming her pain into a mission that empowers others through life transitions. She unpacks how Fresh Starts Registry helps indiv...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Mishal Saeed , we sit down with Natasha Tynes , founder of Suburban Media Group and a trailblazing ghostwriter for underrepresented voices. Natasha shares her journey from a 25-year career in journalism (including roles at Al Jazeera and The Washington Post) to launching her own agency, where she helps female entrepreneurs—particularly from Middle Eas...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion , we sit down with Nader Dawood , co-founder of Aspire Training LLC , a leadership development firm revolutionizing how companies cultivate leaders from within. With 15+ years in performance coaching, Nader reveals why traditional LMS courses fail (low retention) and how Aspire’s virtual one-on-one training model solves this by focusin...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Kristin Toth, founder and CEO of Ulu Partners, to explore her journey from scaling high-growth startups like Amazon and Zulily to revolutionizing leadership development. Kristin shares how Ulu Partners helps founders and executives foster organizational growth, alignment, and joy—emphasizing the critical shift from building...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Samantha Melting, President and Co-Owner of Mayfield Consulting, Inc., to explore her journey from leading multibillion-dollar businesses at Synchrony and Bank of America to acquiring and transforming a 37-year-old consulting firm. Samantha shares how Mayfield Consulting helps small and mid-sized businesses amplify their str...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Rocky Peeden, Co-Founder and CEO of Revenue Zen, to explore how his B2B marketing agency is pioneering the shift from traditional SEO to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Rocky shares his journey from building SDR teams to revolutionizing content strategy—emphasizing how AI is compressing timelines and forcing marketers...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Lavinia Iosub, Managing Partner of Livit International, to explore how she transformed a small co-living space in Bali into a thriving startup ecosystem and innovation hub. Lavinia shares the organic evolution of Livit—from supporting early-stage founders with workspace to offering full-scale business-building services like HR, le...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Daniel Sweet, Managing Partner of Sweetview Partners, to explore his journey from 27 years in big tech to acquiring and scaling Texas-based small businesses. Daniel shares how Sweetview targets "peak entrepreneurialism" companies—those stuck at $5M–$30M revenue due to owner dependency—and transforms them through operatio...

n this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Jaime Jay , founder and CEO of Bottleneck Distant Assistance , to explore his revolutionary approach to delegation and remote team building. A U.S. Army veteran and serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience, Jaime shares how he accidentally stumbled into creating the world's first dedicated distant assistan...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Stephanie Baker , Co-Founder and President of Corporate Growth & Development at The Kipling Group, LLC . Stephanie shares her journey from being pigeonholed in traditional roles to launching a bespoke consulting firm that revolutionizes personalized marketing strategies, luxury travel experiences, and fine wine consulting...

n this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Dennis Black , Founder and CEO of Dennis Black and Associates , a pioneering sales training firm revolutionizing performance for mortgage and real estate professionals. With 37 years of industry expertise, Dennis shares his journey from Xerox sales training to identifying a critical gap in mortgage industry skill development—l...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Nikki Evans , founder of Mind Health School , to explore her journey from struggling with undiagnosed anxiety to becoming a leading mindset and emotional mastery coach. Based in Dubai, Nikki shares how her personal transformation at 21—after investing a month’s salary into life coaching—inspired her to help others navigate mental a...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Karla J Brandau , founder of Brandau Power Institute , a leadership development firm transforming workplaces through behavioral science and charismatic leadership training. With decades of experience, Karla shares her journey from educator to corporate trainer, specializing in turning complex psychological concepts into actionable...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the fascinating journey of Dr. Dan Flint, Partner and President of NeeBees Consulting USA. A U.S. Navy veteran, former professor, and expert in applied psychology and neuroscience, Dan shares how his unique background led him to revolutionize leadership and sales coaching. He discusses NeeBees’ science-backed approach, f...

I n this episode of Founders, Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we explore the groundbreaking work of Alessandra Colaci, founder of Legal + AI, as she bridges the gap between legal professionals and AI adoption. With 15+ years in SaaS and AI-driven workflows, Alessandra shares how her company helps in-house counsel, lawyers, and legal ops teams integrate AI securely and efficiently—focusing on c...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Jae Encarnacion , we dive deep into the transformative journey of Michele Schalin , founder of Mindful Metamorphosis , as she bridges neuroscience, mindfulness, and trauma healing to revolutionize mental fitness. A former fitness coach turned mindfulness pioneer, Michele shares her personal awakening—from a back surgery that forced her to slow down,...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm, Jason Bradwell, founder of B2B Better, reveals how his podcast marketing agency helps B2B service firms stand out in crowded markets by transforming their people and perspectives into compelling media assets. From his unexpected pivot from theater to Silicon Valley marketing leadership, Jason shares why he bet on podcasting as the ultimate...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm , we sit down with John Lyons , founder of JLock Consulting , to explore how his 25+ years of scaling cybersecurity and software companies led him to pioneer fractional CRO and sales consultancy for early-stage tech firms. John reveals how the post-COVID investor shift—from "growth at all costs" to profitability-first mandates—cre...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Mishal Saeed, we sit down with Justin Brock , President & CEO of Bobby Brock Insurance and Marine Corps veteran, who transformed his family’s insurance agency into a national Medicare brokerage. Justin shares how he modernized the traditionally analog Medicare industry by leveraging digital marketing, content, and technology—helping over 100,000 b...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion , we dive into the journey of Frank Hopkins , founder and CEO of Hopkins Leadership . Frank shares how his unique approach to executive coaching—combining emotional intelligence, leadership assessments, and data-driven strategies—helps community bank executives build high-performing cultures. From his founding story to the evolution of...