Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm, Johanna Ottolinger, founder and CEO of WIT Advisory & Consulting, shares her mission to redefine tech consulting by fostering gender equality and mentorship. Drawing from her 20 years in the male-dominated tech industry, Johanna discusses how her experiences with imposter syndrome and leadership roles inspired her to create a unique ad...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Karyn Vadnais, Nicholas Rustad, founder of CoreTactic LLC, shares his inspiring journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship. With over 25 years of executive experience, Nicholas discusses how a layoff became the catalyst for launching his coaching business, emphasizing the importance of personalized career and business coaching. He dives int...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the journey of Evan Jennings, founder of Quantify Consulting. Evan shares how his passion for transforming raw data into actionable insights led him to start his consultancy, helping small and medium businesses leverage sophisticated analytics without the need for full-time hires. From automating manual processes for contr...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Monique Hodges, the visionary founder and CEO of GEBANAH, a consulting firm revolutionizing workplace culture through strategic charitable giving. Monique shares her journey from leading the Westport Young Women’s League to launching GEBANAH in 2021, driven by a mission to bridge the gap between corporate values and ac...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Nick Brose, the driving force behind TMC Marketing, a full-service digital agency revolutionizing online presence through data-driven strategies. Nick shares the unexpected journey that led him from running a podcast network to building a thriving marketing agency during the pandemic. He reveals how TMC's unique p...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we dive into the world of executive recruiting with Justin Dixon, founder of Hire Tomorrow. Justin shares how his decade-plus experience at Comcast and other firms led him to create a boutique recruiting agency that helps startups and private equity firms compete for top-tier talent against corporate giants. He reveals his unique approach...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Karyn Vadnais sits down with Cheri Dove, founder of CDove HR Consulting Group, who shares her passionate mission to transform the HR space into a supportive, trustworthy partner for both employees and employers. Cheri breaks down the stigma often associated with HR and highlights the importance of creating a safe, dependable environment where employees fee...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Yousra Gaballah, co-founder of Sprintly Partners, a growth-focused studio helping early-stage founders transform their ideas into investable, scalable businesses. Yousra shares how Sprintly bridges the gap between venture capital and hands-on operational support, guiding founders through the earliest, most fragile stages of c...

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Ted Dennis of SBIRConnect to explore the mindset and strategies behind scaling a business. They dive into the importance of building the right team, leveraging growth opportunities, and the challenges coaches, consultants, and agencies face when trying to expand. Ted shares insights on maintaining momentum and the value of se...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Mishal Saeed sits down with Henry Stoever of Brentwood Advisory Group and Windsor Strategy to explore how entrepreneurs can identify and tackle their biggest priorities, or "Big Rocks," using principles from the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). They discuss the challenges founders face today—from complex geopolitical shifts to rapid techno...

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Melissa Whitaker, founder and CEO of Melissa Whitaker International (MWI), to explore her 30-year journey in sales and leadership. Melissa shares how MWI’s holistic approach—centered on seeing, hearing, and understanding people—sets it apart in the sales training and coaching space. She delves into her founding story, revealing...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Eric Egeland, founder of Capacity Bookkeeping, who reveals how he built a thriving financial services business by solving a critical pain point he discovered through his consulting work. Eric shares his unique "rural talent" hiring strategy that allows him to offer premium bookkeeping at just $52/hour, and ex...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Dr. Deepak Bhootra, founder and CEO of Jabulani Consulting, a Texas-based firm specializing in sales training, coaching, and leadership development. With over 30 years of corporate experience, Dr. Bhootra shares his journey from the corporate rat race to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of mindset over technique in sales...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the inspiring journey of Donslow Brown, founder and CEO of Uncaged Consulting. Donslow shares how his upbringing in a Haitian church shaped his passion for service and leadership, ultimately leading him to create a firm specializing in executive coaching, team building, and personal development. He discusses the transformative p...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Karyn Vadnais, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Natasha Miteva Davitkovski, co-founder and CEO of Ops 8, a DevOps consultancy helping small businesses streamline operations through cutting-edge systems. Natasha shares how her decade of experience working directly with CEOs revealed critical gaps in operational scaling, inspiring her to creat...

In this episode of Founders Future , with host Amar Elman, we dive into the journey of Rajat Preet Singh Modi, founder and managing partner of Global Trademark Company. Rajat shares how his firm specializes in affordable and efficient global trademark registration and intellectual property services, helping businesses protect their brands worldwide. With over 8 years of experience and more than 3,...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Amar Elman, we meet David Corbishley, founder of E3 Coaching and co-founder of HumanettIQ, as he shares his transformative journey from East London teacher to certified life and business coach. David reveals how his own pandemic mental health struggles inspired his dual mission: empowering professionals through holistic coaching at E3, while equipping...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Jonathan Reynolds, the visionary behind Mindful Life, Mindful Work, Inc., to explore how mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and conscious leadership are reshaping executive coaching. With a focus on long-term behavioral change, Jonathan shares their philosophy of structured engagements—ranging from three months to a year—d...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm dives into the journey of Justin Wilhelms, founder and CEO of JW Innovative Coaching LLC, a business consulting firm focused on helping owners eliminate chaos and build stronger, more efficient organizations. Drawing from over a decade of experience scaling a water treatment business, Justin shares how he transitioned into coaching to guide entrep...

In this episode of Founders, Future , with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Muhammad Maarij Zeeshan, founder and CEO of BeFound Social, a digital marketing agency that scales startups and personal brands through strategic funnels and social media. Muhammad shares his evolution from a university student freelancing in ghostwriting for CEOs to building a million-dollar age...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the journey of Mauricio Mendoza, founder and CEO of Bixli, a mission-driven venture transforming digital accessibility for businesses. With over 25 years in web development, Mauricio shares how Bixli's Core Access System helps companies comply with global regulations like the European Accessibility Act while unlocking...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we sit down with Shawn "Man On Fire" Nason, founder and CEO of Nason Group, to explore how his Disney-inspired approach to customer experience is transforming industries. With a deep background in human-centered design, Shawn shares how his boutique consulting firm helps organizations build seamless "experience ecosystems&q...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we meet George Kriza, CEO of Challenging Decisions and Inc. 500 honoree, as he reflects on his 40-year journey scaling businesses and solving complex leadership challenges. George shares how he grew MTC Performance by 470% through innovative enterprise software for sales incentives—experience he now applies to help CEOs overcome growth ba...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we meet Philip Chipping, serial entrepreneur and founder of Operation Read, as he shares his mission to transform literacy for struggling and dyslexic readers. Drawing from his personal experience as a father of four children with reading challenges—and his background scaling Zag to $10M—Philip reveals how his patent-pending Divvi platfor...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we meet Ryan Ashby, the visionary founder of Madali LLC, who's bridging ancient wisdom with modern business through his unique blend of quantum human design coaching and operational consulting. Ryan shares his deeply personal journey from corporate disillusionment to creating a "backstage crew" for purpose-driven entrepreneurs...