Founders Future

In this episode, host Ammar Elm sits down with Brigid Ephault, founder of Gotham Meridian Group, a boutique consultancy helping early-stage founders bring clarity, structure, and scale to their businesses. With a rich background spanning luxury, real estate, finance, and tech—and a client portfolio featuring names like Apple, SpaceX, and Acura—Brigid shares how she turned a series of career pivots...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Leslie LaCosta, co-founder and principal consultant at Metamorphosis Studios, a boutique consulting firm specializing in retail transformation, customer experience, and operational excellence. With over 25 years of experience in retail leadership roles at companies like Party City and Bed Bath & Beyond, Leslie shares her journey...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Karen Vadnais chats with Bill Lennan, founder of 40 Percent Better, a leadership development company focused on emotional resilience. Bill shares how surfing in Hawaii shaped his approach to leadership and how his tech background, including time at Google, led him to create a practical coaching system for team leads. He discusses the shift from one-on-one...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion talks with Dr. Jodi Blinco, founder of Zen Leader, a mission-driven platform redefining leadership development through holistic training. With over 20 years of experience, Jodi shares how her journey as a female leader inspired her to create programs like the Zen Leader Masterclass, coaching, and customized workplace experiences that integr...

In this episode of Founders Future ,  host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Dean Seddon, founder and CEO of MAVERRIK, a global leader in social selling. Dean shares his journey from TV and political communications to building a company that trains over 200,000 professionals and supports thousands of businesses monthly across the UK, US, and Europe. He reveals how MAVERRIK helps professionals overcom...

In this episode of Founders, Future , we sit down with Marwa Yehia Sadek, founder of Sales Max, to uncover how she’s successfully scaled her startup consultancy on a global scale. Marwa shares her unique perspective on how the “startup language” transcends borders and the importance of deeply understanding key industries like e-commerce, fintech, and AI to deliver tailored solutions. She reveals w...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Eugen Ilie, founder of Growth 100 , to unpack his visionary approach to scalable, fractional growth teams tailored for early-stage companies. With a background deeply rooted in growth strategy and demand generation, Eugen shares how Growth 100 is redefining how startups access top-tier marketing and analytics talent—without...

In this inspiring episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Sean Barnes, founder of WSS Solutions, to dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey—the challenges, the mindset, and the secrets to sustained growth. Sean shares his raw and real advice on perseverance, emphasizing that success and failure share the same road with just different exits. He urges founders not to let...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion chats with Steve Gatter, co-founder of Underdog Business Strategies. Steve reveals how focusing on a simple, client-centered MVP and embracing AI tools like ChatGPT can transform your coaching game. From mastering lead generation to creating a business you actually love, Steve shares actionable insights and bold predictions on the future of...

In this episode of Founders Future,  host Jay Incarnacion sits down with Seth Marlatt, CEO and co-founder of Altir, an AI innovation studio based in San Mateo, focused on transforming how enterprises and startups solve complex challenges across AI, supply chains, and the creator economy. Seth shares his entrepreneurial journey spanning multiple ventures since the dot-com era and the vision behind...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Mishal Saeed sits down with Trevor Stolber, co-founder and CTO of Vibe Logic—an AI-driven marketing agency redefining how small businesses grow online. With 20+ years in digital marketing and a precision engineering background, Trevor shares how Vibe Logic blends human-centered SEO, smart automation, and process-driven systems to drive real ROI. We dive i...

In this episode, Sacha joins host Mishal Saeed to break down how she’s scaling mentorship, building trust through community, and qualifying leads without the hard sell. From her $30/month membership to high-touch agency work, Sacha shares how she’s democratizing access to real marketing support — and why cutting your marketing budget is the last thing you should do when times get tough. Whether yo...

In this inspiring episode of Founders Future , host Mishal Saeed sits down with leadership coach Rose Marie Sloan to explore the transformative power of trust, psychological safety, and authentic connection in leadership. Rose Marie shares her philosophy of being a true thought partner—creating a safe space for honest conversations, empowering growth, and holding people accountable to bring their...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Michelle Saeed sits down with Ray Ortega, founder and CEO of Grata Software, a company transforming how small businesses leverage technology through custom AI solutions, web and mobile app development, and IT consulting. With over 15 years of experience in software development and IT, Ray shares his entrepreneurial journey, including overcoming failed star...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Courtney Lohmann, a renowned sustainability strategist and founder of Courtney Lohmann Consulting. With over 25 years of experience in the events, hospitality, and tourism industry, Courtney has become a leading voice in integrating sustainable and regenerative practices into business operations. Courtney shares her journey from wo...

On this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Jasmine Brennan of Mindful Compliance to explore effective client acquisition strategies in the cannabis compliance space. Jasmine shares how LinkedIn has been a game-changer for connecting with key decision-makers like lawyers, chiefs of staff, and C-suite executives, emphasizing the power of organic engagement and consistent, v...

In this episode, Jae welcomes Steven DiIoia, founder of Axiom Coaching, a consulting firm dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses thrive through leadership development, workforce solutions, and strategic support. Steve shares how his passion for mentoring and leadership drove him to launch Axiom Coaching as a side venture, which has since evolved into a full-fledged consultancy. He...

In this episode of Founders Future , Jae Encarnacion chats with Emilio Loya, founder of Affordable Business Evaluations. Emilio shares his journey building a business that makes valuations accessible and affordable for entrepreneurs, how he’s using education and storytelling to stand out, and his plans to scale through building a strong team and leveraging AI tools. Tune in for actionable insights...

In this energizing episode of Founders Future , host Mishal Saeed sits down with Carolina Estela Selvidge , the dynamic founder of Facehug Academy , a boutique communication consultancy specializing in bilingual marketing, public speaking, and cross-cultural strategy. Carolina shares how Facehug Academy is expanding its offerings by building out a powerful, yet previously under-the-radar, professi...

In this visionary episode of Founders, Future , host [Your Name] sits down with Myles Smith , also known as Humble G the Fiddla — an award-winning violinist turned tech entrepreneur and the founder & CEO of International Multimedia Group . AI (IMG.AI) . Myles shares his remarkable journey from performing on world stages to building custom AI solutions for small businesses, nonprofits, and inst...

Hosted by Mishal Saeed, this episode features Erin Sarles Bowers, founder of Blueprint to Blue Chip, sharing her secrets to scaling a consulting business with authenticity and heart. Discover how Erin leverages LinkedIn and a free 5-day intensive to build trust and turn prospects into loyal clients—without pushy sales tactics. Learn why mission-driven selling and leading conversations personally c...

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Andrea Hoffer, founder of Aha! Talent Experts to unpack how she’s reinventing the hiring game. From running a 12-person team to building a lean, AI-powered operation, Andrea shares how she’s scaling smarter—not harder. We talk about landing franchise clients, becoming a sought-after speaker, and how she’s using tools like Not...

 In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm speaks with Pooja Krishna , co-founder of Maroon Oak , a boutique executive search and talent advisory firm helping fast-growing startups scale through top-tier leadership hires. With a rich background spanning finance, day trading, and international markets, Pooja shares how her passion for technology and community building led to the creation...

 In this episode of Founders Future , Amar Elm talks with Matt Chute, founder and CEO of Chute Media, a full-service marketing agency specializing in social media, branding, videography, and web design. Matt shares his entrepreneurial journey from flipping yard sale finds as a kid to building a thriving agency focused on helping growing businesses elevate their brand through creative storytelling...

In this episode of Founders Future , Ammar Elm chats with Joseph Lewin, founder of Sell Through Social. Joseph reveals how launching live shows can fast-track your business growth by turning real conversations into revenue.  He shares practical tips for overcoming fear, avoiding over-preparation, and how one client closed over $2 million directly through their live show. Perfect for founders ready...