Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Rob Nickester , Marine Corps veteran, real estate investor, and founder of Inspire X —a high-performance coaching platform transforming lives through mindset mastery and generational wealth strategies. Rob shares his raw journey from battling imposter syndrome as a self-taught IT architect to embracing his calling as a coach...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Jeira Belen Ortiz, the founder and managing member of JBO Strategic Services LLC. Jeira shares her inspiring journey from working in executive leadership roles for the government of Puerto Rico to launching her own consulting firm. With a strong background in policy development, public health, and community management, Jeir...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm , we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Gene DiPalma, founder of Finbus Group, a firm specializing in accounting and operational business consulting for small businesses. Gene shares his extensive experience as an entrepreneur since 1969, having owned 12 diverse businesses, and how his ventures evolved into helping small business owner...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Bobby Marsden, the visionary founder of Glamptuary, a luxury glamping experience that redefines outdoor hospitality. Bobby shares the inspiring journey of how Glamptuary was born from her passion for nature and her desire to create a unique, high-end camping experience that blends adventure with comfort. She delves into th...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Hana Wimberly , founder of Snatch UP , a San Francisco-based recruitment firm revolutionizing startup hiring. With a master's in organizational behavior and over a decade of experience, Hana shares how she’s helped power 1,000+ startups and contributed to 50+ IPOs by bridging the gap between visionary founders and elite...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Jared Haslam, co-founder of the Kintsugi Institute , to explore the intersection of mental health and corporate leadership. Jared shares his journey from spending 18 years in the automotive industry to co-founding Kintsugi Institute with his spouse, a marriage and family therapist. Together, they aim to help leaders and teams navig...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the journey of Dustin Keeslar, the visionary founder of Creative Cat, a bold and unconventional creative agency specializing in brand storytelling, design, and high-conversion strategies. Dustin shares how he transitioned from working at an agency to building his own business, emphasizing the importance of marrying marketing and...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Tova Feldheim, the founder and CEO of York Effect, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to empowering executives and organizations to create meaningful, measurable impact through strategy, leadership development, and cultural transformation. Tova shares her journey of over 20 years in leadership roles across Fintech, enterp...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Stephen Lavergne, CEO and co-founder of Meraki People Solutions. With over 20 years of experience in HR and talent acquisition, Stephen shares how his company is revolutionizing HR consulting by focusing on employee engagement, diversity, and innovative solutions like their upcoming AI-enhan...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the inspiring journey of David Zybin, founder of Market Magnetics Media Group . David shares how his agency was born out of a mission to empower small businesses often overlooked by larger firms, while also creating opportunities for youth aging out of foster care. With over 15 years of experience in marketing technology...

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Mark Graham, President and CEO of The Performance Coach Biz, to explore his journey as an entrepreneur and his mission to transform small businesses into champions. Mark shares his unique blend of experience as a college baseball All-American, certified professional business coach, and creator of the first bankruptcy predicti...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Estela Hernández Jiménez, the founder and CEO of Elevar Leadership, to explore her journey from corporate leadership to building a purpose-driven consultancy focused on DEI and leadership development. Estela shares how her 15 years of experience in leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion inspired her to create Elevar Leaders...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jane Carnacion sits down with Douglas Gotay, Co-Founder and Chief of AI at Cubic Squared. With over 20 years of experience in B2B sales and marketing, particularly in cybersecurity, Doug shares the inspiring story behind Cubic Squared, a pioneering company revolutionizing growth marketing for cybersecurity startups by combining human expertise with AI-pow...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the journey of Karan Patel, the visionary founder of Trelth Solutions, a company revolutionizing medical billing and revenue cycle management through AI-driven solutions. Karan shares his inspiration for launching Trelth, highlighting the significant revenue losses healthcare providers face due to fragmented systems and h...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with LuAnn Buechler, the visionary behind PMC Events and Coaching, to explore her journey from corporate event planning to becoming a transformational business coach. With over two decades of experience, LuAnn shares how she helps entrepreneurs and corporate leaders ignite their purpose and build thriving teams. She delves into her uniq...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Mishal Saeed sits down with Shera Haliczer, founder and principal of Engage 3P, to explore her journey in transforming workplaces through people-centric solutions. With over 20 years of expertise in leadership, development, and operations, Shera shares how her consultancy empowers startups and mid-sized organizations to tackle challenges in people, process...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Mishal Saeed , Jean-Marc Mercy, founder and managing director of Mercy Consulting Group, shares his journey of empowering West African businesses through strategic talent solutions. Jean-Marc discusses how his company bridges critical gaps in talent acquisition, leadership development, and team engagement, helping organizations align their workforce w...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Gina DiStefano, President of DiStefano Group, to explore her transformative journey from corporate life to building a performance coaching firm that helps professionals unlock their full potential. Gina shares her powerful story of self-discovery—how she left a Fortune 500 career to start her own business, only to face deep persona...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Lane Rizzardini, founder of Sleep Apnea Leads, a niche marketing agency helping dental sleep clinics attract patients through AI-driven lead gen and conversion systems. Lane shares how a serendipitous referral from a home organizer client led him to discover the untapped $7B dental sleep medicine market—where dentists treat...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Dave Makin, Co-Founder & CEO of Ex Machina AI Solutions, to explore his innovative AI-driven platform designed to serve as an "artificial boardroom" for businesses. Dave shares how his background in marketing and fractional CMO work led him to develop Olympus OS—a system that combines specialized AI agents (like a CMO...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Angelo Austin, the founder and CEO of Austin Media Group, a full-service marketing and branding agency that helps businesses amplify their presence through strategic branding, visual storytelling, and innovative media solutions. Angelo shares his entrepreneurial journey, from running a fragrance brand to pivoting into digital market...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Larry Bailey, founder and CEO of Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. With over 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Larry shares his journey of identifying a critical gap in the industry: the lack of workflow optimization before implementing technology. He discusses how Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. helps banks, credit un...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Chikara Kennedy, founder of Chikara Power Coaching & Consulting. Chikara shares her inspiring journey from a decorated U.S. Air Force officer and HR leader at top companies like Meta to becoming a transformational coach empowering professional women through career transitions and leadership development. She delves into he...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Alana Cheeks-Lomax and Gary Johnson, the co-founders of UNTOLD, a culture and community strategy consultancy based in Los Angeles. Alana and Gary share their inspiring journey of building UNTOLD, a company dedicated to helping brands authentically connect with Black and multicultural audiences through cultural intelligence an...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Tanner O’Brien, Senior Partner and Co-Owner of ActionCOACH of Central Texas. Tanner shares his unique journey from mechanical engineering and psychology to becoming a business coach, blending his technical expertise with a passion for helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses. He dives into the challenges of transitioning f...