Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Zac Parker , Founder of Agile for Life Coaching and author of Agile Sucks (When You Do It Wrong) . A retired military veteran turned leadership coach, Zac shares his unconventional journey from software development teams to empowering leaders through John Maxwell’s principles. He reveals why traditional coaching fails (“It’s not a...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm , we sit down with Brian Waild, founder of Start With the Answer , to explore how he helps businesses double their valuation in 36 months. With 30+ years in operations and finance—including a decade leading a PE-backed company to exit—Brian shares his unique approach: a blend of Toyota Production System principles, Theory of Constraints, and...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm , we dive into the transformative journey of Ron Sosa, founder of Synapt Neuroinclusive Leadership Coaching. Ron shares his powerful transition from 20 years in veterinary medicine to becoming a neurodiversity advocate after receiving ADHD and autism diagnoses during the pandemic. He reveals how these revelations helped him understand lifelon...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm , we meet Erika Radis, the powerhouse behind Working Moms of San Antonio (WMSA)—a thriving membership community that’s grown from a humble Facebook group to 7,000+ members since 2019. Erika shares how her dual role as a real estate agent and mom of three inspired her to create a space where career-driven mothers could network authentically (k...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the journey of Mike Kuczkowski, founder and CEO of Orangefiery, an award-winning strategic consulting and communications firm. Mike shares his transition from journalism and politics to leading global PR agencies before launching Orangefiery, which specializes in high-stakes positioning, stakeholder engagement, and purpose-drive...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm , we sit down with Jason Ronnel, founder of Ronnel Enterprises, to explore his journey from commercial real estate to franchise consulting. Jason shares how his entrepreneurial roots led him to identify a gap in the franchise industry—a need for a more client-centric, boutique approach that prioritizes long-term fit over quick sales. He expla...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the AI revolution with Mike Burger, founder of Headquarters for AI (HQ for AI). Mike shares his journey from corporate consulting burnout to building a consultancy that demystifies AI for businesses through his "Dream, Plan, Build" framework. He reveals how HQ for AI helps clients—especially nimble mid-sized com...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with LaShasta Bell, LPC-S, powerhouse speaker, holistic life coach, and founder of LaShastaBell.com and I Choose Me. With 13 years of entrepreneurial experience, LaShasta shares her journey from licensed therapist to corporate sleep evangelist, revealing how her "Optimal Life Framework" helps exhausted professionals and...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we meet Teri Day, founder of Lovely Days Collective and former corporate real estate leader, who’s on a mission to help women entrepreneurs break free from overwhelm and "spinning" in their businesses. Teri shares how her 5-week Jumpstart Your Goals program—combining deep-dive strategy sessions, mindset work, and real-time s...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm , we sit down with Steve Cockram, co-founder of Giant Worldwide, a global leadership consultancy transforming organizations by developing liberating leaders in over 100 countries. Steve shares his entrepreneurial journey—from leaving corporate roles to building a high-impact business with a unique licensing and certification model. He dives...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm , we sit down with Maurice Lauriano, founder of Got Goals LLC, a consulting firm helping education-focused businesses and EdTech companies navigate the complex world of government procurement. Maurice shares his unique journey from managing a $44M school budget to becoming a "revenue superhero" for underrepresented entrepreneurs,...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Ryan C Weiss, founder and CEO of Effective Performance Strategies (EPS), who shares his journey from launching his first business at 15 to revolutionizing outsourcing with his proprietary "Optics" system. Ryan reveals how EPS helps mid-market companies (revenue $10M-$100M) slash costs by 70% while standardiz...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we dive into the dual ventures of Jonathan Pixley—co-founder of NIL platform MatchPoint Connection and founder of leadership coaching firm Train Lead Win (TLW). Jonathan shares how his background as a basketball coach and NIL innovator inspired TLW’s mission to bridge athletic discipline with executive leadership. He breaks down TLW’s un...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Mishal Saeed , Richard Cruz, Principal Consultant of Harmonious Workplaces, shares his journey of transforming organizations through human-centric solutions. With over 20 years of experience, Richard reveals how his consultancy uses a unique "Triple A Method" (Assess, Amend, Align) to diagnose workplace challenges, implement data-driven chan...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Karyn Vadnais welcomes Pamela King to explore the changing consulting industry and the vital role of human connection amidst rising AI adoption. Pamela emphasizes the importance of personalized, hands-on support that moves beyond generic digital solutions, helping entrepreneurs avoid the common trap of DIY overload. Drawing from her background as a histor...

In this episode of Founders, Future with host Amar Elm, we meet Greg Stevens, founder of Alignment Resources, a leadership development firm. Greg’s journey spans from selling cemetery plots door-to-door to pharmaceutical sales before a life coach redirected him toward human potential training. After a grueling 2,000-hour apprenticeship, he launched his firm 26 years ago, blending lessons from prog...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Matt Dandurand , founder of ConversionFlow , a strategic CRO agency helping mid-market to enterprise e-commerce brands turn traffic into profitable revenue. Matt shares his unconventional journey from stockbroker to creative director—and how pivoting to focus exclusively on conversion optimization transformed his agency. He reveal...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we welcome Beth Raebeck Hall, Founder and Principal of The Quantum Creator. Beth shares her powerful journey from a 50-year career in the music industry to becoming a master empowerment coach, helping mid-career creators and founders overcome burnout through her revolutionary small-group coaching program. She reveals the "Big 3"...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Gloria Feldt , Co-Founder and President of Take The Lead Women , a nonprofit revolutionizing women’s leadership development. Gloria shares her inspiring journey from Planned Parenthood CEO to pioneering gender parity in leadership through mindset shifts, power tools, and her unique "intentioning" framework. She dis...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we sit down with Marko Galbreath, Founder of T4Tactics and former police sergeant with 22 years of experience. Marko shares how his career responding to active shooter incidents inspired him to create evidence-based training programs that replace fear with practical strategies—from facility hardening to de-escalation techniques. He reveal...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Mishal Saeed , we sit down with Aaron Trahan , CEO and Founder of Performance Mindset Coaching . Aaron shares his journey from leading a $100M business division in his early 20s to becoming a certified OKR expert, helping founder-led businesses and HR executives scale through a proven management operating system. He breaks down his "Big 5" f...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Junae Brown, founder and CEO of Brown to Perfection Agency, to explore her journey from major record labels to building a powerhouse marketing agency. Junae shares how her early career at Columbia and RCA Records—working with icons like Chris Brown and Aretha Franklin—inspired her to launch an agency that blends corporate str...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the inspiring journey of Moe Carrick, founder and CEO of Momentum. With over 35 years of experience in organizational development and human-centered leadership, Moe shares her mission to create workplaces that are truly fit for human life. She discusses the core pillars of Momentum’s offerings—leadership, team cohesion,...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Nicole West, founder and CEO of New Perspective Consulting. Nicole shares her journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurship, driven by a passion for helping small and medium businesses streamline operations and achieve growth. With a focus on lean management and process improvement, she discusses how her consulting fi...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the journey of Radhika Paul, founder of Lumina AI Consulting, a boutique firm revolutionizing HR through AI-powered human capital solutions. With 27 years of global HR leadership, Radhika shares how she identified a critical gap: organizations were hyper-focused on AI’s technical potential but neglecting its human impact....