Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Geraint Clarke, the dynamic co-founder and CEO of MTHD Marketing. With a career that began in sales training at 17 and evolved into leading $100M+ revenue-generating campaigns, Geraint shares how his agency is redefining digital marketing. Listeners will hear how MTHD Marketing leverages cutting-edge strategies in email marketing,...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Mishal Saeed sits down with Theodore Schiele, better known as Bear Schiele, the founder and principal consultant of Bear Schiele Consulting. Based in Atlanta, Bear is a leadership coach, author, and dedicated advocate for military veterans and underserved communities. Through Bear Schiele Consulting, he empowers individuals with tailored coaching and busin...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Aaron Margots, the founder of Om Sales Coaching and Consulting, based in Winnipeg, Canada. Aaron shares his journey from working in sales leadership roles at companies like Protellect Systems and LTV, to founding his own consultancy dedicated to empowering sales professionals and teams. With a focus on holistic, personalized...

In this inspiring episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Brent Dowlen—known to many as David B. Dollin—the founder of The Fallible Man LLC and host of Driven to Thrive . From his early career as a writer to his time in youth ministry, Brent shares the personal experiences that led him to build a movement dedicated to helping men live with purpose, growth, and integrity. Operati...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion interviews Jeff Jump, founder of Jump International Business Brokers , a firm redefining the mergers and acquisitions space in the Greater Tampa Bay Area. With over 30 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, military service, and business consulting, Jeff shares how his background in the U.S. Navy and the printing industry shaped his...

In this episode, host Jae Encarnacion speaks with Javier Tordable, CEO of Pauling AI, a company revolutionizing drug discovery using artificial intelligence. Javier shares his motivation for founding Pauling AI: addressing the slow, costly, and low-success process of traditional drug development. He explains that Pauling AI helps scientists go from an idea to a testable molecule faster and more af...

In this episode of Founders Future , hosted by Jae Encarnacion, we’re joined by Maria Gracia, the CEO and founder of Golden Circle, a company transforming how underrepresented early-stage startups access capital and connect with investors. Maria, with her extensive background in venture capital and entrepreneurship, shares the founding story of Golden Circle and how it bridges the gap for founders...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Taylor Rust , founder and CEO of TRUST Business Consulting . Taylor shares her journey from leading healthcare strategy projects across 20 countries to building a consultancy that’s reshaping how healthcare organizations manage complex initiatives like hospital openings and mergers. She opens up about her motivations for laun...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Matt Johnson, co-founder of Optimize CEC, a company at the forefront of transforming customer experience through a people-first approach. With over two decades of leadership experience, Matt shares his entrepreneurial journey, including what inspired him to start Optimize CEC, how the company has evolved, and the challenges he’s fa...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Mishal Saeed welcomes productivity coach and keynote speaker Mridu Parikh, founder of Life Is Organized, LLC. Known as the "Stress Squasher," Mridu shares her entrepreneurial journey from overwhelmed professional to the creator of a thriving coaching business that empowers women to reclaim their time and energy. She opens up about the challenges...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Mishal Saeed sits down with Dr. Victoria Mattingly, the founder and CEO of Mattingly Solutions. As an industrial-organizational psychologist and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) expert, Dr. V shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, and how her woman-owned firm is changing the way organizations build inclusive workplaces. Listeners will...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Rick Meekins, the seasoned founder and fractional Chief Growth Officer of Aepiphanni Business Consulting. With over three decades of entrepreneurial experience and more than 100 podcast appearances under his belt, Rick shares invaluable insights into what it takes to help small businesses stabilize, scale, and thrive. They dive int...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Mishal Saeed sits down with Jonathan Buckley , founder and principal consultant of The Artesian Network . With a rich background in branding, marketing, and customer success, Jonathan shares how his consultancy is helping early to mid-stage B2B tech startups—especially in enterprise data and cybersecurity—navigate the complex path of growth and differentia...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Mishal Saeed sits down with Craig James, co-founder of CatStrat Services. Craig is a modern-day philosopher and strategic facilitator whose work spans empathetic leadership, transformative coaching, and impactful sales solutions. Together, they discuss Craig’s journey from launching a $20 million capital campaign for Great Lakes Theater to interviewing tho...

In this insightful episode of Founders Future , host Mishal Saeed welcomes David Suarez, MBA—an improv comedian turned corporate trainer—who is redefining workplace communication. With degrees from NYU Tisch and Florida International University, David brings a unique blend of creativity and business acumen to his work. He shares how his Miami roots, experience at Johnson & Johnson, and passion...

On this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion welcomes David Hershfield, the global business executive and driving force behind Fideseo, a Florida-based consulting firm revolutionizing how companies scale. Founded in 2022, Fideseo delivers fractional expertise through its proprietary "Fidelity Model," helping clients optimize technology, finance, and risk management—without...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Noelle Mancivalano, founder of The Giddy Group , a social media agency with a mission-driven approach to sustainability. Noelle shares her journey from digital marketing expert to eco-entrepreneur, driven by a passion to help environmentally conscious brands avoid greenwashing and genuinely connect people with nature. The co...

In this energizing episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Dr. Brandi Baldwin , CEO of Millennial Ventures Group and Future Leadership Network . A leadership psychologist, educator, and multi-time entrepreneur, Dr. Brandi shares her dynamic journey of building purpose-driven companies and empowering the next generation of leaders. With a passion for equity, innovation, and...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Kevin Parker , the founder of Mind Training Matters , a firm dedicated to empowering leaders through mindfulness and executive coaching. Kevin shares his journey from ministry work to corporate coaching, highlighting the turning points that led him to launch a mission-driven venture focused on mindful leadership. Drawing from over...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Jo Stapleton, co-founder and CEO of Exeo Advisor and Exit Engine. With over three decades of experience in mergers, acquisitions, and entrepreneurship, Jo shares valuable insights into exit planning for small business owners. He dives into how his firms are transforming the way businesses approach valuation, transition strategies,...

In this insightful episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Andrew Poles , founder of Andrew Poles Executive Coaching , to explore how founders and CEOs can transform themselves into purpose-driven leaders. Andrew shares a powerful origin story that begins not in the boardroom but in the world of academia. From pursuing a PhD in philosophy to unexpectedly launching his first busi...

In this insightful episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Francisco Israel , co-founder of 8020Recruit , to unpack the origin and mission behind his revolutionary recruitment startup. Francisco shares how his frustrations as a digital agency owner led him to disrupt traditional hiring models by connecting North American businesses with pre-vetted, remote Latin American ta...

In this inspiring episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion chats with Fiorella Oldani , founder of Oldani Consulting , a female-led digital marketing and coaching agency making waves in the online business space. With a unique mix of digital marketing expertise and life coaching, Fiorella is on a mission to help entrepreneurs—especially women—discover their authentic voices, clarify their...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Daniel Umek , founder of Actualize Motion , to explore how data-driven strategies are transforming small and medium-sized businesses. Based in Dunedin, Florida, Actualize Motion is on a mission to help companies achieve radical efficiency and profitability. Daniel shares insights from his journey through IT, marketing, and ad...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Ammar Elm sits down with Ron Browning , the dynamic CEO and founder of Intellibright , a digital marketing agency based in Austin, Texas. Known for its revolutionary pay-per-sale model, Intellibright is transforming how high-ticket service industries acquire customers. Ron shares the compelling journey from startup to an Inc. 5000-ranked company, delving i...