Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Prem Anand, founder of the Trusted Leaders Alliance, to explore his entrepreneurial journey and the insights he’s gained from working with high-profile clients, training luxury service professionals, and now mentoring business leaders. Prem shares how his extensive experience in personal service and human behavior led him to cr...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Mark Musselman, founder of MX5 Coaching & Consulting, to explore his journey from leading a multi-generational family business to becoming a trusted coach for executives and entrepreneurs. Mark shares the pivotal lessons he learned navigating the bankruptcy of his family’s company and how that experience ignited his passion...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with AI thought leader and entrepreneur Manuj Aggarwal , founder of TetraNoodle Technologies . Manuj shares his incredible journey from navigating the dot-com bust to pioneering AI-driven business solutions, offering a firsthand look at how emerging technologies shape industries. The conversation explores the diffusion of innovation...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Mohamed, the CEO of RTILA, to explore his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative data solutions his company is bringing to the market. Mohamed shares how his early fascination with digital entrepreneurship led him to build a platform that empowers businesses by scraping, enriching, and structuring data for high-value appli...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with serial entrepreneur Shawn Khorrami, the founder and CEO of Eplaybooks. With a diverse background spanning law, real estate, and restaurants, Shawn shares how his journey led to the creation of Eplaybooks—a consulting firm that has helped over 1,000 small businesses and 25,000 stores scale their revenue. Shawn dives into the...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with serial entrepreneur Charles Cormier , the mastermind behind TopLeads , Cold Email , and Podpire.com . Charles shares his journey from growing up in Montreal, listening to his father make cold calls, to becoming a digital nomad and AI-powered business leader in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a passion for lead generation, automation, a...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Tom Oakes, founder of Referral Program Pros, to explore the power of LinkedIn outreach and referral marketing for B2B service providers. Tom shares his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, highlighting the key challenges and insights that led to the creation of his company. He breaks down the evolution of h...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll welcomes Asia Johnson, founder of Seizing 61:1, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and the challenges of scaling a consulting business. Asia shares how her personal experience as a mother of a child with autism led her to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and, eventually, to launching her own consulting firm focused on leadersh...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Dr. Sheva Guy, the founder and principal consultant of BAT Consulting. Dr. Guy shares her journey into equity and inclusion work, the inspiration behind her consulting firm, and how she helps organizations foster accountability and transformation. She opens up about her personal experiences with discrimination, how she turned a...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Bill Dillmeier, founder of Venture Fuel and Aperture Advisors, to explore the challenges and opportunities of scaling a startup. Bill shares the inspiration behind Venture Fuel, a firm that provides fractional executive leadership to help founders bridge gaps in their expertise—whether in technology, sales, finance, or strategy...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Ryan Weller, the founder of Counter Diversion, to explore the complex world of unauthorized sellers, price erosion, and brand protection in e-commerce. Ryan shares his journey from the sporting goods industry to launching a business that helps brands regain control over their distribution channels. They dive into the challenges...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Amber Vanderburg , the founder of The Pathwayz Group, a global leadership development organization. Amber shares her journey from working in HR and talent development across healthcare, sports, and academia to launching her own company and scaling it into an internationally recognized team of facilitators and coaches. She refle...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Dr. Heather Walker, the founder and CEO of Lead with Levity . Heather shares the spark that led her to create a movement around workplace culture—one that balances gravitas with levity to foster connection, motivation, and high performance. She opens up about her own experiences in the workplace that revealed a disconnect betwee...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Adam W. Barney , energy coach and author of Make Your Own Glass Half Full . Adam shares his journey from a nonlinear 20-year corporate marketing career to coaching hundreds of leaders on sustainable performance, resilience, and energy management. The discussion explores why burnout isn’t a badge of honor but rather a sign of mi...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll welcomes Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld , co-founder of 11 and CEO of Retain , to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and the innovative HR solutions she’s building for startups and mid-sized companies. Lisa-Maree shares how her experience working with startups and accelerators led her to launch Retain , a boutique HR consulting firm designed to provi...

In this inspiring episode of Founders Future, host Laura Skinner sits down with Rachel Minion, founder of Rockstar Moon, to discuss resilience, reinvention, and the journey of building a thriving business from the ground up. Rachel shares how the 2008 financial crisis led to the collapse of her family’s printing business, leaving her unemployed and struggling to find her next step. Determined to t...

In this episode, we sit down with Chris, the CEO of Fresh FP&A and Laura to discuss the journey behind Fresh Fresh FP&A company dedicated to providing fractional CFO and advisory services to growing small and medium-sized businesses. Chris shares his background in accounting and finance, detailing how his early experiences managing household finances in a single-parent home shaped his pass...

In this episode, Jae sits down with Seth Adam Cohen, CEO and founding partner of Quantum Impact AI, to discuss the urgent need for small businesses to embrace artificial intelligence. Drawing parallels to the digital revolution of the late '90s, Seth warns that companies slow to adopt AI risk being left behind. With a career spanning digital video, activism, and technology-driven social impac...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with David, the founder and CEO of Effeect Agency, a rapidly growing digital marketing firm. David shares his entrepreneurial journey, from early side hustles to building a full-service agency that specializes in delivering real results for clients. He discusses the challenges of standing out in a crowded market, the agency’s go-to...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Anil Yasyerli, founder of a fast-growing recruiting and staffing agency that helps U.S.-based startups hire elite marketing talent from Latin America. Anil shares how his journey from tech marketing leader to entrepreneur was sparked by solving his own hiring challenges, leading to the creation of his agency. He discusses the...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Joshua Driver, the founder and CEO of Selfless.ly, a platform revolutionizing corporate philanthropy. Joshua shares his journey from working in nonprofit tech to identifying a major gap in the market—affordable, accessible corporate giving tools for small and mid-sized businesses. He discusses the early challenges of launching...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Nathan Keisler, co-founder and leadership coach, to discuss how his journey from civil engineering to nonprofit work led him to the coaching industry. Nathan shares how he and his team help businesses break down the barriers between personal and professional growth, creating a more engaged and high-performing workforce. Nathan...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Funk Roberts , co-founder of the Tribe Membership, to discuss his journey from online fitness coaching to building a successful membership-based business. Funk shares how he transitioned from selling individual programs to creating "Over 40 Alpha Brotherhood," a thriving membership site designed to help men over 40 im...

In this episode of Founders Future , Jae Carnacion interviews Greg Gregorian , founder and owner of Lunar Branding , a veteran-owned custom merchandise and promotional products company. Greg shares his entrepreneurial journey—from pitching his first product idea for six months to launching his business in 2017 and later rebranding to Lunar Branding in 2018 with guidance from industry leaders. Greg...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Dave Siegel , founder and CEO of Siegel Advisory Services, to explore the intersection of business strategy and technology in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. Dave shares his journey as a business executive and consultant, helping companies navigate transformational change with a focus on efficiency, profitability, and risk m...