Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we meet Andria McNutt, the unstoppable force behind McNutt Enterprises , a woman-owned vegetation management and disaster response company based in Alabama. Andria shares her raw, inspiring journey—from learning tree work to spend time with her husband to building a multi-million dollar business with 20 employees and a fleet of equipm...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Amar Elm, Jody Harris—government funding expert, economic development consultant, and competitive pit master—shares her multifaceted entrepreneurial journey. After retiring from a 20-year federal career, Jody channeled her passion for helping businesses into strategic consulting, helping clients optimize finances and secure funding. She also reveals h...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Amar Elm, Nicole Donnelly—founder of AI Smart Ventures and an OG in applied AI since 2015—shares her journey from solving diaper rash with BabyLegs to revolutionizing business workflows with AI. Nicole reveals how her agency helps companies reclaim 30-80% of their time through AI-powered automation, from onboarding clients to data analysis, while trai...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Amar Elm, Suzanne Turner—founder and CEO of ICE Consulting, LLC—shares her journey from document management in clinical trials to becoming a leading expert in Trial Master File (TMF) compliance. With 12 years of experience, Suzanne reveals how her niche consultancy helps pharmaceutical sponsors and CROs maintain inspection-ready documentation through...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Amar Elm, Jaris Tucker—founder of Real One On One Consulting LLC and creator of the #ThinkersAtWork movement—shares his unconventional journey from factory supervisor to sought-after business consultant and thought leader. Jaris reveals how his "dance with the devil" in corporate America led him to build a consultancy rooted in authenticity,...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Amar Elm, Baps Patil, a five-time award-winning designer and AI-powered product consultant, shares his journey from mentoring and mobile app development to founding his agency, Baps Patil. He discusses how his early contract work shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, leading him to build a global client base—including Google, L’Oreal, and Udacity—while...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Amar Elm, Dr. Pamela Arnell, President and CEO of 22 Zero, shares her powerful journey from serving as a youth court officer to leading a nonprofit dedicated to healing veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families. Dr. Arnell reveals how 22 Zero’s peer-to-peer resilience training—rooted in NLP (neurolinguistic programming)—neutralizes trauma wit...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Amar Elm, Keith A. Morrill, founder and CEO of AquaRev Water, shares his groundbreaking journey from electrical contractor to innovator in water conservation technology. Keith reveals how his patented hydrodynamic cavitation device not only transforms pool and spa water—reducing evaporation by 50% and slashing chlorine use—but also addresses the globa...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Carnacion, we sit down with Matthew Rowe , co-founder of Aspire Training LLC , to explore how his company is revolutionizing leadership development through personalized virtual coaching. With 17 years of experience in corporate leadership, Matthew shares how he identified a critical gap in traditional training methods—while companies invest heavil...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Scott Moss , founder of M Sales Growth Advisors , to explore how he's revolutionizing sales operations for small and mid-sized businesses. With 30 years of experience in sales leadership—including stints at startups and corporate giants—Scott shares how he transformed a career setback during Covid into a thriving consu...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Amar Elm, Larry Moss, founder of Azimuth Consulting, LLC, shares his inspiring journey from a 30-year career in the Intelligence Community to launching a strategic advisory firm. Larry discusses how personal challenges, including his son’s life-altering stroke, shaped his mission to help leaders and organizations navigate chaos through awareness, alig...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Nick Phillips , founder of Adapt Digital , to explore his transition from personal training to building a thriving coaching and consulting business. With deep roots in the fitness industry and a viral TikTok presence dating back to 2018, Nick shares how he leveraged social media to carve out his niche—helping personal...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Carnacion, we sit down with Kevin Packer , CEO of Invest Tech Consulting , to explore how he's revolutionizing grant funding for tech innovators. With a unique background spanning marine biology and grant consulting, Kevin shares his journey from Israel to Argentina and how he helps AI, biotech, and renewable energy startups secure non-diluti...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Carnacion, we sit down with Erich Mattei , CEO of Acrinos , to explore how he's revolutionizing optometry practice management through data-driven consulting. With a decade of experience in eye care sales and a passion for empowering independent optometrists, Erich shares his journey from observing practice owners' struggles to building a...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Carnacion, we sit down with Ron Brumbarger, founder of Struinova, to explore how he's redefining corporate innovation through AI-driven consulting. Drawing from his experience building and exiting multiple companies (including Apprentice University and BitWise Solutions), Ron shares why he created Struinova to help mid-market businesses navig...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, Diane Darling, networking expert and executive coach, shares her journey from a failed startup to becoming a sought-after speaker and consultant. Diane reveals how her natural networking abilities led to organic business growth, as colleagues began asking her to teach them her relationship-building strategies. She discusses the evolution of...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Justin Reinert , founder of Performance Accelerated Learning , to explore his journey in transforming leadership development. With over 20 years of experience at companies like HSBC and Oracle, Justin shares how his company helps high-growth organizations build strong leadership teams through coaching, workshops, and...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Ann Boger , founder of Bramble and Bird Consulting , to explore how she's redefining strategic management for regulated industries like insurance and healthcare. With 20+ years of experience in leadership roles at Coterie and Freelancers Union, Ann shares how witnessing the cyclical layoffs of specialized talent...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Anuroop Kumar, co-founder of Inflect Digital—a performance-driven marketing agency that's helped clients generate $150M+ in ad spend with 3-5X growth. Anuroop shares his unconventional journey from pre-med dropout to Meta account manager, revealing how spotting flaws in traditional agency models led him to launch Infle...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Mushahid Yaseen, co-founder of Ecom Gliders—an Amazon growth agency that's helped brands generate over $112M in sales through hyper-specialized PPC, listing optimization, and operational support. Mushahid shares his journey from freelancer to agency founder, revealing how spotting systemic flaws in how Amazon sellers m...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, Shannon Ross, founder and executive director of The Community , shares his powerful journey from incarceration to creating a nonprofit that supports individuals preparing for release and combats societal stigma. Shannon discusses how he transformed his time in prison into a period of deep self-reflection and planning, ultimately leading to...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Dr. Sandi Webster, founder of Sandi Webster LLC, a seasoned coach, consultant, and speaker who empowers women business leaders through advisory board development and strategic coaching. Sandi shares her remarkable journey from a 20-year corporate career in financial services to launching her own consulting firm that rehired...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Dusty Holcomb, founder and CEO of Arcqus Group , a leadership consulting firm helping senior leaders navigate inflection points with clarity and purpose. Dusty shares his 28-year corporate leadership journey—including scaling organizations as a CEO—and reveals why he transitioned to entrepreneurship to build "principle...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we meet Mark and John Cronin, the dynamic father-son duo behind John's Crazy Socks and Abilities Rising —a social enterprise proving that inclusion is not just good ethics, but great business. What began as a high school passion project for John, who has Down syndrome, has blossomed into a globally recognized brand with over 500,000 or...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Joshua Davis, Managing Partner at AspireSix, a boutique executive leadership and business transformation firm. Joshua shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting as a web developer to pivoting into executive consulting, and how AspireSix now helps startups and established businesses bridge the gap between strategy and...