Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Adam Walter , President of Humanize IT , to explore how his unique SaaS platform is transforming MSPs (Managed Service Providers) from tech support into strategic business advisors. Adam shares his journey from corporate sysadmin to fractional CIO, revealing how identifying gaps in client communication led him to develop software t...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Del Barajas, founder and CEO of B5 Marketing, to explore his entrepreneurial journey from revitalizing his family's restaurant to building a thriving digital marketing agency. Del shares how his mother's struggles as a small business owner inspired him to launch B5 Marketing in 2006, which now helps businesses of all...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Anita Nielsen , founder and president of LDK Advisory Services , to explore her journey from corporate sales enablement to building a psychology-driven training business. Anita shares how quitting her job over a 60-slide presentation sparked her mission to replace one-size-fits-all sales training with customized solutions, le...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Peter Nicholson , founder of Skinny , to explore how this lean creative studio is disrupting traditional agency models. Peter shares how decades as a Chief Creative Officer at top agencies led him to launch Skinny in 2023, offering flexible, AI-powered brand solutions for funded startups and mid-size companies underserved by...

 In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Gordon Duncan, founder of Capitalized Marketing and Consulting, to explore his unique "done-with-you" approach to marketing. Gordon shares his journey from English teacher to pastor to marketing entrepreneur, revealing how his educational background shaped his agency's philosophy of empowering clients through coachin...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Brian Shea, founder of Lucrum Partners, to explore his journey in revolutionizing B2B sales enablement. Brian shares how his deep expertise in sales strategy and organizational transformation led him to launch Lucrum Partners, focusing on helping CEOs navigate today’s chaotic marketplace by aligning go-to-market strategies, ta...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we meet Caleb Owens , founder of Ascend Travel Management , who's redefining corporate travel with a white-glove approach for small-to-medium businesses. Based in Seoul but serving clients globally, Caleb shares how listening to customer frustrations about flight disruptions and visa complexities led him to pivot from mass relocation s...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Travis M. Powers, co-owner and senior managing partner at Escendent LLC, a human capital and talent services firm. Travis shares his 22-year evolution from early ventures in telecom and consulting to co-founding Escendent, navigating economic shifts, and leveraging AI to revolutionize workforce dev...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we explore the entrepreneurial journey of Dr. Roselin Rosario-Meléndez, founder of RRM Inventive Solutions Hub, LLC, a New York-based consulting firm empowering startups in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and medical devices to overcome technical barriers. With 37 global patents from her tenure at L'Oréal and a Ph. D. in chemistry, Ro...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Andrew Pierce, founder of IBOUNCE UP INC and Bounce Resilience, who transforms high-pressure leadership through performance psychology. Andrew shares his fascinating journey from big-wave surfing to training Special Operations soldiers, revealing how he developed mental resilience frameworks now used by CEOs and executives...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Darryl Matthews, Founder and Creative Lead of Primrose Consulting , a branding boutique that transforms businesses through strategic design and cohesive brand narratives. With over 14 years in design and leadership, Darryl shares his journey from co-founding multiple businesses in hospitality and publishing to launching Pri...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Alan Arlt , Founder of Arlt Consulting Co. , a business consultancy and executive coaching firm dedicated to unlocking hidden potential in leaders and sports organizations. Alan shares his journey from launching Ultimate Hoops —a grassroots basketball league acquired by Lifetime Fitness—to founding Arlt Consulting, where he...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we meet Rimjhim ACCA , founder of MIST Accounting , who transformed personal adversity into a mission-driven accounting firm. Rimjhim shares her harrowing journey from surviving divorce and custody battles to building a business that empowers clients through proactive financial guidance—proving that accounting isn't just about co...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Josh Patrick, founder of The Sustainable Business, a consultancy helping blue-collar business owners build economically and personally sustainable companies. With over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience—including scaling a food service business to 90 employees—Josh shares his hard-won lessons on profit-first scalin...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm , we sit down with Burton G , owner and CEO of WordAgents , a remote content agency bringing human expertise to AI-powered SEO. Burton shares his unconventional journey into entrepreneurship through acquisition—buying an existing business rather than starting from scratch—and the challenges of pivoting a content agency in the age of ChatGPT....

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm , we sit down with Lawrence Schau , Founder and Chief Creative Officer of KAL Design Co. , an experience-driven design agency reshaping how brands connect with audiences. Lawrence shares his journey from VP at Havas Health to entrepreneurship—a leap made possible by a client's one-year commitment that gave him the confidence to launch. W...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Anatalia Macik, founder of Conda Consulting, a strategic firm revolutionizing how businesses win federal contracts through cohesive messaging and process optimization. Anatalia shares her unexpected entrepreneurial journey—from being laid off in 2023 to building a consultancy that bridges the gap between marketing, sales, and...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Caroline Fitz-Roy, CEO and founder of Fitz-Roy & Associates, a recruitment firm specializing in executive search and clinical hiring for mission-driven healthcare startups and social enterprises. Caroline shares her journey from Fortune 500 companies to launching her own firm, the unique challenges of recruiting fo...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion , we sit down with Thomas Sephakis , founder and CEO of Intelligent Staffing Company , a global workforce solutions firm operating in 55+ countries. With 32 years in the staffing industry, Thomas shares how he evolved from a regional perm-placement shop to a full-service powerhouse offering temp staffing, retained executive search, payr...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Bob Graham, founder of SpearPoint, a unique service helping entrepreneurs transform their expertise into powerful lead-generating books. With 30+ years as an English teacher at Johns Hopkins and a journalism background, Bob reveals how he helps clients craft books that position them as thought leaders - like the financial advi...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Steve Rix, founder and CEO of Playlab, a company revolutionizing workplace culture through the power of play. Steve shares his deeply personal journey—from battling depression after business failures and divorce to a life-changing moment on a Hawaiian beach where two children asked, "Hey mister, do you want to play?" —whic...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Marcie Shelton, founder and CEO of Leaders Partner, a leadership coaching and strategy consultancy dedicated to transforming organizations through intentional leadership development. Marcie shares her journey from corporate America burnout to building a purpose-driven business, sparked by her move to Sacramento during the pandemic....

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jay Encarnacion sits down with David Fradin, founder of Spice Catalyst and veteran product leader behind Apple’s first PC hard drive and HP’s golden era. With 47 years of experience, David reveals how his "SPICE" framework (Strategy, Processes, Information, Customer Understanding, and Employee Competencies) tackles the trillion-dollar problem of...

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Shri Kanase, founder of Yoru Marketing, to explore how he transformed his own e-commerce struggles into a thriving Google Ads agency. Shri shares his journey from flipping garage items to scaling 7-figure brands—and how frustration with impersonal agencies led him to launch Yoru in 2021. He reveals his "anti-AI" app...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Christopher Flowers, founder of the Here's The Deal Podcast and video marketing strategist. Chris shares his journey from a 30-year career in commercial finance to empowering entrepreneurs through authentic, cost-effective video marketing. He discusses the importance of proactive business strategies, storytelling, and building...