Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Johnny Wimbrey, founder and CEO of Wimbrey Training Systems, to explore his incredible journey from adversity to entrepreneurial success. Johnny shares how his early life—marked by gangs, violence, and a pivotal moment of forgiveness—shaped his mindset and fueled his rise as a motivational speaker, network marketing leader, a...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with David Hyman, founder and managing partner of Revelo Technologies, a groundbreaking marketplace for automotive services. David shares his journey from a 25-year career in the music industry (where he worked with icons like Usher and Michael Jackson) to pivoting into tech and entrepreneurship. He reveals how Revelo combines...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Ethan Bonar, founder of CFO Family Reporting, who shares his journey from investment advising to solving a critical pain point for ultra-high-net-worth families: data sovereignty. Ethan reveals how his company helps families and single-family offices reclaim ownership of their financial data through customized, software-ag...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm , we sit down with Noah Ford-Dunker, founder of Salvestr , a short-term rental management and consulting company. Noah shares his journey from renting out his own apartment on Airbnb to scaling his business to managing 45 properties across North Dakota and Minnesota. He discusses the challenges of entering the market, the importance of opera...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Mishal Saeed , we sit down with Alistair Scott , co-founder of the Legacy Collective , a platform empowering African social entrepreneurs and diaspora professionals through coaching, resource sharing, and collaborative learning. Alistair shares how his journey—from Jamaican roots to international development—inspired a mission to bridge gaps in globa...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, Michael Edwards—Principal Consultant at The Edwards Group Texas—shares his unconventional journey from telecom executive to real estate investor and founder enabler. With 30+ years of experience building high-performance teams in sales and customer experience, Michael reveals how his "servant leadership" philosophy helps growth-st...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, Teresa Jacobsson—CEO and co-founder of JWIG Industries Group—shares her remarkable journey from leading an Alaska Native corporation to building an SBA 8(a) firm that transforms government agencies and indigenous organizations. With 30+ years in organizational development and federal contracting, Teresa reveals how she pivoted JWIG from loc...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Mishal Saeed , we dive into the journey of Eddie Saunders Jr. , the founder and CEO of Speak Friend , a B2B marketing agency revolutionizing demand generation and LinkedIn strategies for industrial and tech companies. Eddie shares how his passion for human decision-making led him to bridge the gap in industrial marketing, which often lags 3-5 years b...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Mishal Saeed , we dive into the journey of Sheena Eizmendiz , the founder and CEO of WellBiz , a leadership development and culture transformation firm. Sheena shares how her personal resilience—founded at just 23 years old as a divorced mother of two—shaped her mission to bridge personal and professional growth for leaders and teams. With a 26-year...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Mishal Saeed , we sit down with Ryan Stieg , founder and CEO of Finnovate , an AI consulting agency helping small businesses and real estate professionals streamline operations with practical AI tools. Ryan shares his entrepreneurial journey—from insurance and franchise gyms to real estate investing—and how identifying bottlenecks in his own ventures...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Tamanisha Casey Mayberry , CEO of TMC Consulting Group , a Houston-based firm revolutionizing access to government contracts for minority and women-owned businesses. What began as a tax consultancy in 2012 evolved into a mission-driven powerhouse after Tamanisha spotted a critical gap: while governments allocate billions ann...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Ed Cortez, the founder and CEO of Sales Coach Guru. Ed shares his extensive background in sales, spanning industries from insurance and banking to fintech and startups. He discusses how his experiences led him to create Sales Coach Guru, a coaching business aimed at helping companies uncover hidden...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the inspiring journey of Heather McGonigal, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Empowering Leadership Teams. Heather shares her unique path from aspiring teacher to theater performer, and eventually to leadership development expert. She discusses the origins of her company, which helps organizations build aligned, high-performing teams th...

I n this episode of Founders, Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Dr. Shakeer Abdullah, founder and CEO of Practical Diversity Associates, a leadership and equity consulting firm. Dr. Abdullah shares his journey from his early experiences in diverse communities to founding his company, driven by his passion for multicultural competence. He explains how multicultural competence—comprising knowled...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the inspiring journey of Walter Collins, co-founder of The Solution Specialists, LLC . Walter shares his transition from corporate sales to entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to help small business owners, solopreneurs, and startups overcome their challenges. He discusses his three-tiered approach to problem-solving, focusin...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we dive into the inspiring journey of Mar Della Greca, the visionary founder of TBM Marketing. Mar shares how she transitioned from a chemistry background to building a thriving digital marketing agency that specializes in film and book marketing. She discusses the organic evolution of TBM Marketing, from working with indie filmmakers to...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Dan Goodman, founder and CEO of Dan Goodman Employment Advisory (DGEA). Dan shares his unexpected journey from a 30-year corporate career to becoming a leading employee advocate, helping over 3,200 clients navigate workplace challenges like severance negotiations, commission disputes, and unfair employment agreements. With n...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, Povilas Rusevicius—founder of Arbor LDN—shares his journey into neurofeedback technology and its transformative power on mental clarity and emotional balance. A former athlete with a deep curiosity for neuroscience, Povilas discovered neurofeedback during his master’s in cognitive neuroscience, leading him to develop Arbor LDN’s brain-train...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, Jackie Dalius—founder of Just Dream Ventures and multifaceted PR/marketing expert—shares her decade-long journey from booking A-list talent on her college radio show to building a creative marketing agency that elevates artists, entrepreneurs, and brands. With a background spanning podcast production, talent management, and even launching a...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, David Chaddock—Managing Partner of Infinite Partners and 30-year consulting veteran—shares how he built a fractional advisory firm that prioritizes solving client problems over chasing revenue. Frustrated by traditional consultancies’ focus on growth at all costs, David designed Infinite Partners to deliver "no-fluff" expertise in...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Michelle Saeed sits down with Miguel Roblero, founder and CEO of Connexian Creative and Health Odyssey Studios. With over 17 years of UX design experience at industry giants like Dell and IBM, Miguel shares his journey from corporate tech to entrepreneurship, focusing on how he’s reshaping UX design to help small businesses and entrepreneurs succeed in th...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Dr. Scott Green , CEO and Co-Founder of G2 Consulting Group , a Potomac-based firm transforming how health-focused organizations navigate the federal marketplace. With a unique blend of clinical psychology expertise and 20+ years in federal business development, Scott shares how G2 bridges the gap between bureaucratic ineffi...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Allisa Verhille , founder of Jakaris Coaching , whose transformative approach to executive leadership is reigniting purpose-driven careers. A childhood cancer survivor, Allisa reveals how her near-death experience at 13 became the catalyst for Jakaris—a coaching practice that helps high-achievers (CEOs, founders, and women l...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Tony Sanders , CEO of Gawlo , a leadership development firm revolutionizing how fast-growing companies train their teams. With a background in sales and entrepreneurship, Tony shares how Gawlo solves a critical gap: equipping technically skilled employees (promoted to leadership) with the mindset and tools to lead effectivel...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Melissa Dawn Simkins , CEO of Velvet Suite and hailed as the "First Lady of Personal Branding." Melissa shares her transformative journey from feeling marginalized in her youth to founding an Inc. 5000 award-winning EdTech company that’s redefined leadership development for Fortune 500 giants like Procter & Gam...