Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Samuel Konzem sits down with Lela Koopal, founder and CEO of Koopal Consulting, to explore her journey from working in the tech partnership space to launching her own consulting firm. Lela shares how her experience at Salesforce exposed gaps in partner support, inspiring her to create tailored go-to-market strategies for businesses looking to scale. She d...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Joseph Frankie III, the founder of JF3 Associates. Joe, a West Point graduate and retired U.S. Army officer, shares his journey from leading teams of over 50,000 in the military to launching his own executive coaching and personal branding consultancy. Joe discusses how his leadership experience translates into the business world,...

The episode features Willard Barth, founder of Willard Barth Enterprises. Host Jae Encarnacion explores Willard’s 25-year journey as a motivational speaker, business consultant, and transformation expert. Willard shares his inspiring story of overcoming personal challenges, including losing a leg to cancer and battling addiction, and how these experiences shaped his approach to business and person...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Will Samson , founder of Will Samson International, to explore the deeper layers of leadership, transformation, and sustainable business growth. Will shares his personal journey of overcoming struggles with addiction, rediscovering purpose, and transitioning from corporate change management to helping leaders navigate complex o...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Kelsey Creveling , founder and CEO of Tory , to explore her journey from personal hardship to launching an innovative platform for managing personal assets. Kelsey shares how her experiences with natural disasters, frequent relocations, and major life changes sparked the idea for Tory, a tool designed to help users track and va...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Samuel Konzem sits down with Mark de Grasse , founder and CEO of AI Branding Academy , to explore the transformative role of AI in branding and marketing. Mark shares his journey from content marketing and business development to launching AI-powered solutions for brand management. They discuss the challenges of AI adoption, the skepticism around marketin...

In this episode of Founders, Future , Jae Encarnacion sits down with Asha Strazzero-Wild, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Outpointe, a healthcare consulting firm revolutionizing growth strategies for innovators in the sector. Asha shares insights from her experience at Health Leads and Rx Revenue, where she leveraged technology to enhance patient experiences. Together, they explore her e...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Cheryl Brinkley, the founder and CEO of ITM Coaching Next Level, to discuss her journey from a corporate leader to a full-time entrepreneur and executive coach. Cheryl shares how she discovered her passion for coaching while working in leadership roles and the pivotal moment that led her to take the leap into entrepreneurship....

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Srini Bangalore, the Founder and Chief Client Officer of CaseTeam—the world's first GenAI-native management consulting firm. Srini shares how his firm is revolutionizing problem-solving for businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations by integrating AI at every stage of consulting, from research to decision-making....

In this episode of Founders Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Chris Mader, the founder and CEO of Mta Consultancy. Chris shares his inspiring journey of launching his business after being laid off and the strategies he used to scale, including hiring an executive assistant, a content development team, and a marketing intern—with plans to onboard a salesperson in the future. Laura and Chri...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Angela Fowler, the CEO and accessibility coach of Real Life Access. Angela shares her inspiring journey as a blind entrepreneur and how her firsthand experiences led her to create a business dedicated to helping companies improve their accessibility. She discusses the common misconceptions around accessibility—such as it bei...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Sepher, the CEO and founder of Shyftbase, a platform revolutionizing supply chain management. Sepher shares his unconventional journey from a background in science and physics to becoming a tech entrepreneur. He discusses the early challenges of building Shyftbase, the pivotal role of industry partnerships, and the complexitie...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Nikhil Vaish, the CEO of Boost Solo, to explore the journey of solopreneurship and the future of independent business growth. Nikhil shares his insights on how Boost Solo is revolutionizing the way solo entrepreneurs manage and scale their businesses efficiently. The conversation delves into Nikhil’s personal entrepreneurial pa...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Jim McCarron , CEO of McCarran and Company, to explore his journey from competitive athlete to leadership coach and business owner. Jim shares how his passion for coaching, combined with his experience in business, led him to launch his company over a decade ago. The conversation dives into the challenges of entrepreneurship, t...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Susan Richards , founder and CEO of CredTech Consulting LLC . Susan shares her journey from being a COO at a large company to launching her own firm in 2022, specializing in debt recovery and collections consulting. Susan explains how CredTech Consulting helps collection agencies, debt buyers, community banks, credit unions, a...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Dr. Ashley Lerman, a board-certified pediatric dentist and the founder of Firstgrin , a company revolutionizing early childhood oral health care. Dr. Lerman shares her journey from recognizing a major gap in parental education around kids' dental care to building a solution that provides oral care kits and an educational...

In this episode, Nancy shares her journey from business development coaching to creating a thriving community for fractional executives. We discuss the challenges executives face when transitioning to fractional roles, the importance of differentiation in a competitive market, and how Nancy is helping business leaders productize their expertise for scalable success. Nancy also unpacks the biggest...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Margaret Graziano, CEO of KeenAlignment, to discuss the evolution of workplace culture and leadership transformation. Margaret shares her journey from a 20-year career in recruiting to founding KeenAlignment, driven by her mission to optimize employee engagement and retention. She dives into her company’s unique approach to cultur...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Rick Park, founder of Talent Alignment, to explore how HR consulting can be a strategic driver of business success. Rick shares his journey in the industry, from his extensive background in talent management, recruiting, and organizational effectiveness to the founding of Talent Alignment. He discusses the biggest misconcept...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Mer Joyce, the founder and principal of Do Big Good, a pioneering social enterprise that transforms community engagement through human-centered design. Mer shares her journey—from working on President Obama’s 2008 campaign and earning a Fulbright in Morocco to co-designing policies and initiatives that empower communities. S...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Morgan Hoogvelt, the founder of Gohfr, an on-demand delivery platform revolutionizing courier services. Morgan shares the fascinating origin story of Gohfr, sparked by an unexpected conversation about the inefficiencies in medical device delivery. He discusses the challenges of launching and scaling a logistics business, partic...

In this episode of Founders, Future , we sit down with Aaron, co-founder of Ultraliminal, to explore the journey behind his company’s evolution. Initially focused on helping small businesses improve team communication and delegation, Aaron and his team quickly realized a deeper challenge—many business owners lacked fundamental leadership skills. This led to a strategic pivot toward refining organi...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Sarena Brown , founder of Kabob AI , to explore how AI is transforming marketing for SaaS businesses. Sarena shares her journey from running a high-volume content agency to leading demand generation at top SaaS companies—experiences that ultimately inspired her to launch Kabob AI. She discusses the challenges of finding prod...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Tal Paperin, founder of KSW Solutions, a fractional sales and marketing consultancy for startups and SMBs. Tal shares his 20-year journey from an entry-level SDR to VP of Global Sales, managing hundreds of professionals worldwide. He uncovers a critical issue plaguing startups—neglecting sales and marketing, which leads to f...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Edo Perry, CEO and co-founder of Elements, to explore his entrepreneurial journey from Apple’s sustainability team to launching a startup that helps companies optimize business travel costs while reducing emissions. Edo shares the inspiration behind Elements and the challenges of founder-led enterprise sales, offering insights...