Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Lucas Oliveira, founder and CEO of Gewählt Consulting, to explore his journey from corporate finance to launching a thriving immigration consulting firm. Lucas shares his personal immigration story, the challenges of transitioning from a stable career to entrepreneurship, and how Gewählt Consulting now helps professionals sec...

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Eean Tyson, founder of  Arc & Bloom Professional Services, to explore his bold journey from corporate layoff to launching a rebellious coaching venture. Eean shares how his recent rebrand—leaning into authenticity and audacity—ignited rapid growth, helping justice-impacted individuals and entrepreneurs align their purpose...

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Kirk Betzina, founder of OPS Consulting, LLC, to explore how he’s revolutionizing business automation and digital transformation. Kirk shares his journey from identifying inefficiencies in back-office processes to building a consultancy that helps businesses—especially in Austin’s booming roofing industry—leverage automation...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Tom McKeown, Co-Founder of ImpactLine Digital, a marketing agency dedicated to empowering wellness brands through data-driven strategies. With over 20 years of enterprise sales experience, Tom shares how ImpactLine helps health-focused businesses—from regenerative medicine clinics to biohacking studios—build momentum (not jus...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Phyllis Pieri, founder of Your Franchise Coach and a 30-year franchising veteran. Phyllis shares her journey from owning a Sir Speedy franchise to helping aspiring entrepreneurs find their perfect franchise match—transforming lives across industries like medical, kids, and home services. She reveals why franchising is...

 In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Mark Addison, founder of Rocket Science, a firm revolutionizing M&A strategy for tech companies. Recognized by Harvard Business Review for his expertise, Mark shares how his proprietary Valuation Engineering process helps mid-market tech firms and startups maximize exit valuations by uncovering hidden strategic...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Paul Yankey, the founder of paulyankey.com, a coaching and training platform dedicated to helping purpose-driven men unlock their full leadership potential. Paul shares his transformative journey from a 30-year corporate sales career to becoming a coach who blends biblical wisdom, entrepreneurial insight, and personal transformation...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Mishal Saeed sits down with Elena Donskaya, CEO and founder of Elena Visionary, a feminine energy coach and mentor who empowers high-achieving women to heal from heartbreak, reconnect with their essence, and embody their magnetic power. Elena shares her transformative journey from a 20-year Wall Street career to spiritual awakening, detailing how she help...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Mishal Saeed sits down with Tracey Abut, Founder and Principal Consultant of Xcelerate Talent, to explore her journey from 20+ years of HR leadership to empowering startup CEOs with tailored talent strategies. Tracey shares how she helps founders build high-performing teams through fractional HR services, organizational design, and M&A integrations, e...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Mishal Saeed sits down with Maciek Lipa, founder of Info Profits and a LinkedIn marketing strategist, to explore his journey from e-commerce to revolutionizing lead generation for high-ticket coaches and consultants. Maciek shares how he identified a gap in email marketing for online coaches and scaled his agency to help clients generate $1M+/month throug...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Tamara Thorpe, widely known as the Millennials Mentor and founder of TNT Development, a leadership consultancy that equips emerging leaders with the mindset, skill set, and cultural intelligence needed to build inclusive, values-driven organizations. Tamara shares her fascinating journey from teaching English as a foreign language i...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Darren Kanthal, founder and executive coach at The Kanthal Group, a boutique leadership development firm specializing in coaching C-suite executives at PE-backed portfolio companies. Darren shares his compelling transformation story from being an uncooperative, brash HR professional who strugg...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Jake Pigatto, founder of EVOLVE FITNESS CHICAGO III LLC, a premium personal training studio and wellness brand that merges functional fitness with holistic health and personal development. Jake shares his unique journey from having a background in taxes and financial analysis to becoming a serial entrepreneur who has successfully ac...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Sean Lovejoy, founder and CEO of Courage to Lead, a coaching organization that helps business leaders scale their companies while maintaining personal and professional alignment. Sean shares his remarkable journey from real estate development to ministry, where he built a megachurch from his living room in just three years, only to...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Mishal Saeed , Dr. Dale Laing-Hall, CEO and founder of Dale Reports, shares her powerful journey from witnessing workplace burnout and employee mistreatment to becoming a thought leader in organizational psychology. Driven by a mission to improve workplace well-being, she discusses how emotional intelligence and data-driven insights can transform lead...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Mishal Saeed , Andre Luck, Co-Founder of Four Leaf Marketing & Consulting, shares his journey from Major League Baseball sales leadership to entrepreneurship. Driven by the gap in B2B sales strategies within sports organizations, Andre and his wife Brittany built a consultancy focused on revenue growth through digital marketing, sales coaching, an...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Maria Gonzalez, founder of M&A Supplier Diversity Consultants , to explore her journey from law enforcement to becoming a powerhouse in supplier diversity. With over 25 years of experience, Maria shares how she built her minority-women-owned business to help BIPOC and small businesses secure certifications, unlock growth...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jay Encarnacion sits down with Zack Walmer , Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of sc0red , to explore how AI is revolutionizing the M&A landscape. With 15+ years in strategic growth, Zack shares how sc0red’s AI-powered platform solves the critical pain point of inefficient deal sourcing—replacing outdated databases with intelligent target discovery...

In this powerful episode of Founders, Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Vasanthan Ramakrishnan, the visionary founder of Ascend HSI Advisory Partners—a pioneering immigration consulting firm with a 100% success rate in guiding high-skilled professionals through complex U.S. immigration pathways. Vasanthan shares his deeply personal journey of navigating the U.S. immigration system after facin...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm chats with Reid Blackman, founder of Virtue Consultants and author of Ethical Machines (Harvard Business Review Press). Reid shares his transition from philosophy professor to AI ethics consultant, helping Fortune 500 companies like Amazon and Merck navigate the ethical, regulatory, and reputational risks of AI. He discusses how social movements...

 In this episode, Ammar Elm talks with Julie Coyne, founder of Fractional COO NYC and women’s sleepwear brand Midnineties. Julie shares her journey from Wall Street executive to fractional operator and physical product founder. She offers practical advice for consultants looking to scale, from building a referral engine to productizing services. Julie also unpacks the challenges of launching a con...

In this episode of Founders Future , , host Mishal Saeed sits down with Johnathan Newman , co-founder and strategist of Good Theory, a branding agency on a mission to transform small businesses through clear messaging, conversion-focused design, and automation. With 12+ years of experience in digital marketing and web development, Johnathan  shares his unconventional path into entrepreneurship — f...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Ammar Elm talks with Nadine Green, founder of the C-Suite Group and seasoned fractional COO. Nadine shares how she helps small to mid-sized businesses scale smarter through operational leadership and fractional executive support. They explore Nadine’s authentic lead generation via LinkedIn and her new book Unleash Efficiency , her thoughtful sales approac...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jay Encarnacion sits down with Ken Winell, Co-CEO of Nexus Digital Group, to explore the transformative power of digital innovation and AI. With over 20 years of experience, Ken shares how Nexus Digital Group is revolutionizing small and mid-sized businesses through strategic consultancy, omni-channel marketing, and cutting-edge AI solutions. He delves in...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Dr. Rhonda Farrell, CEO of Global Innovation Strategies, a boutique consulting firm specializing in growth acceleration, operational scaling, and executive development for mission-driven enterprises. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran turned high-performance strategist, Dr. Rhonda shares her journey from the barracks to the boardroom, reve...