Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion , we meet Joseph Harding , Founder & CEO of Insp1re , a revolutionary AI-powered wellness platform that integrates fitness, nutrition, mindset tools, and community into one holistic app. A military veteran with a background in industrial psychology, Joe shares how his own struggles with purpose and community inspired him to build a...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion , we sit down with DeAnna Mangum , Co-Founder & President of CoupleyFit , a mission-driven wellness and consulting brand transforming how couples and businesses approach holistic health. What began in 2017 as a meal-delivery service and fitness bootcamp has evolved into a powerhouse consulting firm working with giants like Walmart,...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion , we dive into the world of food entrepreneurship with Cesar Cruz , Founder & CEO of Seven Claves , a consultancy revolutionizing how early-stage food and beverage brands navigate the complex journey from concept to shelf. Cesar reveals how his team of food scientists and designers helps founders avoid the pitfalls of FDA compliance...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Kirk Dando, founder and CEO of Dando Advisors, a seasoned executive coach with nearly 30 years of experience guiding high-growth companies. Kirk shares his unique approach to leadership advisory, emphasizing deep trust-building, actionable insights, and the importance of addressing blind spots in fast-scaling organizations....

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Kareem Scales, founder and CEO of Scales Consulting, LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in leadership development, community engagement, and strategic capacity building. Kareem shares his unique journey from corporate sales to entrepreneurship, revealing how his human-centered approach helps organizations across...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Bill Jacoby, founder of Comply PRO+, a game-changing SaaS solution revolutionizing compliance management for importers. Bill shares how his 7,000-hour development journey created an AI-ready platform that automates regulatory filings—ahead of the July 2026 mandate requiring 300,000+ companies to digitally submit compliance...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Lee Davy, visionary founder of Origen Network and pioneer of regenerative vitality systems. Lee shares his 35-year journey from anxiety-ridden teen to transformational guide, revealing how breathwork, advanced healing technologies, and heart-centered leadership can revolutionize wellbeing. He introduces his ambitious vision...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Will Black, founder and CEO of Sharing the Credit, who's revolutionizing philanthropy through credit card processing. Will shares how his "lightning bolt moment" at a Rotary meeting led to creating a system where businesses automatically donate a portion of transaction fees to charities—without spending extra...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion , Brian Palmer , Senior Vice President at Premier Speakers Bureau , shares his remarkable 40+ year journey in the speaking industry—from helping build his father's National Speakers Bureau to merging with Premier in 2024. Brian reveals how Premier connects organizations with top-tier talent like Tim Tebow and Daymond John, emphasi...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion , Dr. Corinne Green , CEO of HR Mom, LLC , shares her inspiring journey of transforming HR for small businesses. With 20+ years of HR leadership across retail, healthcare, and education, Dr. Green founded HR Mom to bridge the gap between corporate HR strategies and small business needs. She discusses how her hands-on approach helps ent...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion , Stacey Bevill , CEO of Golden Career Strategies , shares her inspiring journey of revitalizing a legacy career coaching business with a fresh focus on manufacturing. With certifications in Lean Six Sigma and Zen Leadership, Stacey reveals how she's bridging corporate HR strategies with small business needs—helping manufacturers...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm , we meet Jonas Roeser, co-founder and CEO of Agent Review—a revolutionary platform bringing transparency to the insurance industry by verifying and showcasing agent credentials alongside consumer reviews. Jonas shares his unexpected journey from professional snowboarder to insurance marketing guru, revealing how he built Agent Review to solv...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Mishal Saeed , Mike Thomas , CEO of Track Selling Institute , shares the journey of reviving and scaling the legendary sales training methodology originally founded by Roy Chitwood. Mike discusses how he and his partner Ron Holm transformed the business from in-person workshops to a virtual-first model, leveraging AI and customized reinforcement tools...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Karyn Vadnais, Tiffany Joy Greene, MBA, founder of Mpwr People, shares her journey from surviving homelessness as a teenager to building a purpose-driven advisory firm. Tiffany reveals how education became her lifeline—a theme central to Mpwr People’s mission of empowering small businesses and nonprofits through membership-based coaching, consulting,...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm , we dive into the journey of Aris Federman, founder of Blue Oak Productions, a video production agency blending high-quality visuals with strategic storytelling. Aris shares how his background in acting and passion for storytelling led him to launch the company, transitioning from narrative filmmaking to helping brands authentically communic...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm , we meet Christina Maag, the dynamic founder of Hoopla, a Boise-based marketing merchandise and branded apparel company. Christina shares her journey from being an executive assistant at major corporations to launching Hoopla just before the pandemic—a timing she now sees as serendipitous. With no prior industry experience, she grew the busi...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Andrew Hartman, founder of Time Boss, a productivity consultancy revolutionizing how high-performing leaders manage time and avoid burnout. Andrew shares his personal journey from chronic overwhelm in early-stage startups to developing a transformative framework that helps teams scale efficiently while maintaining work-life...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Brantley Davidson, founder of Prometheus Agency, a growth consultancy that bridges enterprise-level strategy with middle-market execution. Brantley shares his journey from leading client strategy at a WPP-owned agency to launching Prometheus, where he helps businesses optimize their tech stacks (like HubSpot and Salesforce)...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Jason Katz, founder of IPM (Intelligent Protection Management), who shares his journey from American Express marketing executive to building a boutique growth consultancy that helps SMBs and startups create bulletproof growth engines. With nearly two decades in digital strategy and martech, Jason reveals how IPM combines pe...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed , we sit down with Leo Bottary, founder of Peernovation—a transformative leadership development firm that applies peer advisory principles to elevate team performance. Leo shares his unexpected journey from traditional corporate roles to discovering the power of collaborative learning during grad school, which inspired him to create a syst...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed , we meet Jerry Newman, founder of Tech Titan—an SEO and web development agency specializing in helping trades businesses (HVAC, plumbing, construction) dominate their local markets. Jerry shares his unconventional journey from running a virtual assistant business to becoming an SEO expert, driven by his hands-on construction background an...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Leslie Silverman , co-founder of Hive180 , who’s shaking up the branding world for architects, lawyers, and consultants tired of "navy blue" conformity. Leslie reveals how her agency’s "Brand Buzz Audit" uncovers clients’ unique differentiators in just one session, followed by lightning-fast 2-week...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the journey of Steven Lessard and Nick Turansky, co-founders of Simply Asking. Based in Indianapolis, their company transforms how businesses build scalable sales systems and confident teams. With decades of combined sales leadership experience, they share insights on ethical coaching, leveraging AI without losing the hum...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Mishal Saeed, we sit down with Richard Tyson , founder of CEObuilder , a leadership development firm dedicated to helping CEOs achieve clarity, alignment, and accountability. With over 30 years of experience as a CEO, coach, and author, Richard shares his journey from one-on-one executive coaching to leveraging AI for scalable leadership solutions. He...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Tyler Mounce , founder of AMPLIS , a marketing agency revolutionizing lead generation for small to mid-sized service businesses. Tyler shares his unexpected journey from being fired as Head of Marketing at a fitness company to bootstrapping AMPLIS with a mission to deliver hyper-targeted, ROI-driven marketing solution...