Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Kiley Romero, founder and CEO of Smooth Mortgage Company, a boutique lending company focused on making home financing seamless and personalized for modern borrowers. Kiley  shares her remarkable journey from corporate America across five different industries to building a mortgage company during the pandemic, despite having no prior...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Karyn Vadnais, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Bob Reish, founder of Caveat Institute and certified business coach with over 17,000 hours of coaching experience. Bob shares his unique path from electronics student to master trainer, revealing how early setbacks in basketball and technical work ultimately led him to discover his true c...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Karyn Vadnais, we dive deep into the world of experiential marketing with Grant Di Mille, president and founder of Sweeter. Grant shares his fascinating journey from spending over 20 years in traditional advertising with luxury brands to pivoting into mobile experiential marketing after the 2008 economic downturn. What started as a failed attempt at t...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive deep into the journey of Dr. Michael Grosser, founder of Able Workplaces. Dr. Grosser brings over 20 years of international experience in diplomacy and organizational psychology, including a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology with a focus on interpersonal trust. His unique background spans work across 10+ countrie...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Hady Mendez, founder of Boldly Speaking LLC, a Latina-owned business that empowers women and people of color through DEI-focused coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements. With over 20 years of corporate experience at companies like JPMorgan Chase, BNY Mellon, and Slack, Hady shares her journey from being "the first o...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Maximillian Porter, founder of Techify Agency, to explore his unique journey from psychology graduate to AI automation entrepreneur. After graduating from the University of Utah with a psychology background, Maximillian made a bold decision to leave a stable physical therapy franchise opportunity and drive seven hours to Salt...

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Christoph von Dühren, founder of CRACK1M.IO (formerly Growthbase), a specialized consultancy focused on helping B2B SaaS and Fintech startups break through the crucial $1 million ARR milestone. Christoph shares his transition from IT consulting for banks to building his own consultancy, inclu...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Jon McGlothian, president and co-founder of TMOG Learning Center. Jon shares his journey from a military background with the 3rd Ranger Battalion to Fortune 500 corporate executive, and ultimately to founding his training and consulting organization in 2010. TMOG Learning Center provides specialized training in project management, L...

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Gabriela Fiorentino, founder of Nest Earth, a consultancy and community at the intersection of sustainability, wellness, and impact investment. Gabriela shares her journey from architecture and urban design to creating Nest Earth, which was sparked by becoming a mother and feeling overwhelmed by the lack of eco-conscious support fo...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Amar Elm sits down with Dr. E. Keith Murvin, CEO of Bright Future Group, LLC, a consultancy dedicated to empowering frontline managers with confidence, resilience, and high-impact leadership. Dr. Murvin brings a unique perspective from his extensive background spanning military service, HR leadership, academia, and strategic consulting. He identifies a crit...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm, Nicholas Capman, founder and CEO of The FDA Group, shares his entrepreneurial journey—from pivoting away from a teaching career to building an award-winning life sciences consulting firm. He delves into how The FDA Group bridges the gap between contractors and consultants, offering specialized expertise in quality assurance, regulatory aff...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm, Gordon Tolson, founder of Glory Scars, LLC, shares his journey from surviving a near-fatal car accident to building a creative studio that helps brands embrace their defining moments—scars and all. Gordon discusses how his resilience shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, the challenges of balancing freelance work with scaling his agency, and...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Karyn Vadnais, James Kenna, founder of Matchbox Media LLC, shares how he bridged his background in tech consulting and freelance film production to build a creative powerhouse for B2B businesses. James dives into his "story-first" philosophy, the challenges of scaling a creative services company, and why live event filming (like their work...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Karyn Vadnais, we dive into the inspiring journey of Ryan Dugmore, founder of FreedomFormers . Ryan shares his powerful story of overcoming paralysis and breaking free from societal conditioning to create Sovereign Architect , a transformative framework designed to help individuals reclaim autonomy over their body, mind, and mission. He discusses how...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Karyn Vadnay, we explore the transformative work of Susan Hayer, founder of Values Matter in Organizations . Susan shares her journey from recognizing the gap between corporate values and real-world actions to building a consultancy that helps organizations embed their core values into daily operations. She discusses her innovative 5 Stages of Values...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Karyn Vadnais, we sit down with Erica Diamond, founder of Erica Diamond Self-Care Redefined , to explore her journey from high-achieving entrepreneur on the brink of burnout to becoming a leading voice in women's wellness. Erica shares how a pivotal moment at age 27—when her therapist introduced her to yoga and meditation—saved her from collapse...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Karyn Vadnais, we meet Melanie Varga, the passionate founder behind Neuronest AI —an innovative app designed to empower neurodivergent teens and their families. Melanie shares her deeply personal journey of raising twins with ADHD, whose struggles with executive function skills inspired her to create a safe, AI-powered space featuring brain-training g...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Karyn Vadnais, we sit down with Nathan Chase, founder of Circle PPC , who shares his mission to disrupt the traditional digital marketing agency model. Frustrated by "one-stop-shop" agencies delivering subpar results, Nathan built Circle PPC to specialize exclusively in PPC campaigns—particularly for the workers' comp insurance sector—w...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Karyn Vadnais, we meet Annmarie Bhola, founder of Enhanced Building Solutions and a trailblazer bridging engineering expertise with transformative coaching. Annmarie shares her powerful origin story—from nearly causing a disaster due to inadequate training as a young engineer to surviving cancer and experiencing a spiritual awakening that reshaped her...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Tom Snyder, Founder and Managing Partner of Funnel Clarity, a sales consulting firm rooted in the science of human performance and buyer behavior. Tom shares his journey from working in the White House to becoming a serial entrepreneur and eventually launching Funnel Clarity to help B2B sales teams overcome stagnation, disc...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Mishal Saeed, we dive into the world of HR innovation and cultural transformation with Kimberly Celic, founder and CEO of Transformative People Solutions. Kimberly shares her journey from HR leadership roles at major firms like Credit Suisse and J. Walter Thompson to launching her consultancy, which helps businesses redefine workplace culture and lead...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Karyn Vadnais, we meet Kelly Lorenzen, founder of duplicatemyself.com , who shares her mission to empower small and family-owned businesses by acting as their "duplicate"—handling marketing, project management, and consulting so they can focus on their passions. Drawing from 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience (including running a medica...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm, seasoned marketing strategist and trading educator Yasha Harari shares his entrepreneurial journey, from launching his marketing agency at a young age to founding Alpha Trading, a platform revolutionizing retail trading through volatility, entropy, and probability-based strategies. Yasha dives into the challenges of running dual ventures,...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, Virginie Descamps, CMO and Chief Innovation Officer of Alurx, Inc., shares her journey into wellness technology and the company's mission to revolutionize preventive healthcare. Alurx addresses the growing confusion around sleep, nutrition, and stress management by offering a personalized, AI-driven wellness app that combines expert-vet...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Karyn Vadnais, we sit down with Cortney Ketchum, founder and CEO of The Review Mediator, a pioneering company in online dispute resolution for business reviews. Cortney shares her journey from corporate leadership at Fortune 500 companies to launching a business that helps companies combat fake or defamatory reviews while mediating genuine customer con...