Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future , Jae sits down with Michael Brown, co-founder of Insight Leadership Group, to explore how his roots in ministry shaped a mission-driven approach to leadership development. Michael shares how he identified a critical flaw in conventional leadership training—generic content with little lasting impact—and how Insight Leadership Group fills that gap with personalize...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Zoe Bogan, founder and CEO of ZB Agency, a New York-based firm helping women and diverse professionals reach leadership roles through revenue-focused training. Drawing on her 15-year career at KPMG, Zoe shares how she developed a six-part framework to equip women—especially in fields like accounting and law—with the tools to genera...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm interviews Ahmad Jamhour, founder of AMJ Marketing Group, a New Jersey-based digital agency known for its organic marketing, content creation, and SEO strategies. Starting as a teenage photographer, Ahmad turned his passion into a full-service agency helping clients—from luxury brands to car dealerships—grow revenue without relying on paid ads. A...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm speaks with Anna Li, founder and CEO of Outsource Your Tasks, a staffing and recruitment firm helping business owners scale by connecting them with top-tier virtual assistants and global talent. Anna shares how her need for reliable VAs while managing a real estate side hustle led to launching a thriving agency built through organic demand and re...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm speaks with Maddy Alexander-Grout, founder of Mad About Money , a UK-based platform empowering neurodivergent and marginalized communities with financial education and business support. Maddy shares her journey from overcoming £40,000 in debt to building a thriving app and coaching business tailored to neurodivergent minds. She discusses her offe...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Dr. Doug Gray, founder and CEO of Action Learning Associates. With over 30 years of experience as a business psychologist, Doug shares the origin story of his pioneering work in executive coaching and leadership development. He reflects on the early challenges of defining the role of an executive coach and how the lack of cla...

In this episode, Jae speaks with Monika, founder of Apex Specialists, a company reshaping leadership in the energy and climate tech sectors. Monika shares the company's evolution from coaching aspiring product managers in 2020 to offering fractional Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Product Officer services starting in 2023. She clarifies the true nature of fractional leadership—emphasizing de...

In this episode, Jae sits down with Izabela, founder of Legacy Leaders Institute, to explore the organization's journey since its inception in 2017. With a remarkable 99% project success rate, Legacy Leaders empowers startups, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies through strategic advising, specialized training, and the proprietary Matrix Momentum framework. Izabela emphasizes the p...

In this episode, Jae sits down with Noelle, founder of MODRN Education, to trace the firm’s journey from its early days of connecting universities with industry associations to its current role as a full-service strategy partner. Noelle explains how MODRN Education has expanded beyond matchmaking to offer strategy mapping, outreach programs, and relationship-building workshops—all while tackling t...

In this episode of Founders Future , Jae speaks with Abi Adamson, founder of The Culture Partnership, a DEI consultancy redefining how companies approach inclusion. Abi shares her journey from corporate disillusionment to building a globally recognized brand that has served clients like Google, Spotify, and the Gates Foundation. With roots in HR and film, Abi explains how authenticity, boundary-se...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm welcomes Aleta Maxwell, founder and CEO of Uplifting Leadership. With over 25 years of experience, Aleta shares her journey from leading large teams in high-pressure environments to founding a leadership firm that champions servant leadership. She discusses key moments from her career, how she empowers organizations from within, and insights from...

In this powerful episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Sabrina Walker Hernandez , President and CEO of Building Better Boards . With a deep background in nonprofit leadership and a Harvard Business School pedigree, Sabrina shares her extraordinary journey from leading a Boys and Girls Club to surviving a dual cancer diagnosis and founding a consultancy that transforms nonprofi...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Carol Schultz, the founder and CEO of Vertical Elevation. With over 30 years of experience in leadership coaching and talent development, Carol shares her mission to help businesses build talent-centric organizations that drive retention, engagement, and long-term profitability. The discussion explores her journey from founding Ver...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Rob Dayton, the founder and principal consultant of Strategic Culture Corporation. With over 30 years of experience in city government, primarily with the City of Santa Barbara, Rob shares the pivotal moments that led him to launch his consulting firm. He dives into the unique challenges and rewards of transforming organizational c...

In this inspiring episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Nancy Mungai , the visionary founder behind Inclusive Neurodivergent Virtual Assistants (INVA) . Nancy shares her journey of creating a transformative company that empowers neurodivergent individuals through meaningful employment. With a bold mission to employ over 300 virtual assistants by 2028, Nancy is reshaping what i...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm welcomes Tammy Dowley-Blackman, the dynamic founder and CEO of the Tammy Dowley-Blackman Group, LLC. Tammy shares her compelling journey from early beginnings at the Brooklyn Academy of Music to launching a leadership development firm that champions access and equity across generations. She discusses how her formative experiences, powerful mentor...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Andre Mullen , founder and CEO of Paradigm . Andre shares his incredible journey through over 30 years in the music and tech industries, where he’s helped generate nearly $7 million in deals for artists and labels. Based in Hempstead, New York, Andre launched Paradigm in 2021 with a bold mission: to empower Black and Latino a...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Tanvir Hosen, founder of Marketing Cope Ltd., a digital marketing agency specializing in lead generation and SEO for small businesses. Tanvir shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a global force in digital marketing with over five years of experience. Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges he...

In this inspiring episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm interviews Andy Laithwaite, founder of The Actor Inside — a company that transforms public speaking by blending acting techniques with professional communication coaching. With a background in television, including roles in Gangs of London , and experience coaching at prestigious institutions like the NHS and Oxford University, Andy sha...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Derrik Fox , founder of Borodino Consulting and Media. With a career path that defies the typical sales leadership trajectory, Derrik shares how his background in history — and his passion for baseball — have uniquely shaped his approach to business and consulting. Together, they explore Derrik’s transition from aspiring history pr...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm welcomes Joe Mindak , co-founder of Nolodex , an innovative SaaS platform designed to transform the world of B2B networking and referrals. Joe shares the inspiration behind Nolodex — a platform that empowers businesses to track, manage, and monetize their referrals all in one place. They dive into how Nolodex aims to disrupt traditional networkin...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Dennis Rhomays, co-founder of Nedzo AI, an AI-powered platform revolutionizing agency operations. From his roots in music production to launching a tech startup in Newark, Delaware, Dennis shares how Nedzo AI uses AI voice agents to streamline lead generation, appointment setting, and client retention. He discusses the pivota...

In this inspiring episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Clenetta Frazier — a dynamic serial entrepreneur, author, and former Fortune 50 HR leader. Known as the “HR Whisperer,” Clenetta shares insights from her 20+ years of leadership across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare. She unpacks her journey founding multiple ventures, including Edmund Ent...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm speaks with Jacqueline Frost, founder of Elevate Talent, a firm committed to empowering women in leadership through innovative coaching and training. Jacqueline shares her journey from being the only female executive at a major American investment bank to discovering her passion for leadership development after leaving the corporate world. Her ca...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Andrew Zang, the visionary founder of Bespoke AIR A.I., a cutting-edge company developing custom AI trading models tailored to niche industries. With a background in corporate real estate and over $5 billion in transactions under his belt, Andrew shares how his deep industry knowledge and a 13-year tenure shaped his entrepreneurial...