Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Steve Werner, the founder of Hour of Champions , to explore his transformational journey from personal adversity to empowering others through mental, physical, and spiritual conditioning. Steve shares how he overcame significant life and business challenges by reframing his narrative—shifting from victimhood to heroism—and how...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Lindsay, the founder of The Crucible , an innovative leadership assessment designed for investor-backed companies. Lindsay shares the inspiration behind The Crucible , stemming from her frustrations in executive search, where traditional assessments often failed to provide accurate or meaningful insights. She discusses the rig...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Jared Scherz , founder of TeacherCoach , to explore the intersection of education, psychology, and scalable impact. Jared shares his journey from clinical psychology to launching TeacherCoach, a platform dedicated to supporting the well-being of educators—whom he sees as the most critical force multipliers in shaping future gen...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Henry Stoever, Founder and Managing Principal of Windsor Strategy, as well as a Principal at Brentwood Advisory. Henry shares his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, revealing the driving forces behind Windsor Strategy and how his firm helps nonprofits and private companies accelerate growth and navigate comp...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Steven Pearce , founder and CEO of Pearce Sustainability Consulting Group (PSCG) , to explore his journey in sustainability consulting and global ESG initiatives. Steven shares how his early experiences in California , witnessing environmental challenges firsthand, inspired his passion for sustainability. He recounts his wor...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Kenneth Ellington, the founder of Ellington Cyber Academy. Kenneth shares his unexpected journey into cybersecurity, from initially dismissing the field to building a thriving business that generated six figures last year and is on track for half a million in revenue. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from a technica...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll welcomes Dr. Laura Suttin, founder of Purposeful MD, to discuss her transition from practicing physician and medical director to full-time entrepreneur and leadership coach. Dr. Suttin shares how her passion for mentoring and coaching physicians led her to launch her business in 2021, the challenges she faced in shifting from clinical work to...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Yuliya Semenovych, the founder of Elixir Health & Wellness, a cutting-edge longevity and biohacking center. Yuliya shares her journey from a lifelong passion for preventative health to launching her business at the height of the pandemic. They dive into the challenges of educating the market on biohacking, the unexpected l...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Casey Adams , Co-Owner and COO of LevelUp Pros , to explore her entrepreneurial journey. Casey shares her inspiring founding story, from leaving an unfulfilling job to navigating a challenging business partnership, before ultimately finding the right co-founder and building a thriving HR consulting firm. Throughout the conversa...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Ryan Hogan , the founder and CEO of Talent Harbor . From launching immersive murder mystery experiences with Hunt A Killer to disrupting the recruiting industry, Ryan shares his entrepreneurial evolution, lessons from past ventures, and insights into scaling a business successfully . Ryan dives into his early days balancing act...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Dan Locke, the co-founder and CEO of Giv , a platform that integrates charitable giving into sales and marketing efforts. Dan shares the inspiring story of how Giv was born—starting from a casual conversation at a Red Sox game with his best friend and co-founder, Jeremy Funk, to the realization that donations can be a powerful...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Sarrah Rose , the founder of Elixr , a revolutionary love and relationship coaching platform. Sarrah shares her journey from being a relationship, love, and intimacy coach for over 13 years—coaching thousands of individuals worldwide—to launching Elixr , a scalable solution designed to help people transform their love lives. S...

n this episode of Founders, Future , we sit down with Natalie Johnson, co-founder of Vidl Work to explore the intersection of human performance, workplace culture, and well-being. With a background in sports performance coaching, Natalie shares how she transitioned from training elite athletes to helping corporate teams optimize their culture for sustainable success. We dive deep into the challeng...

In this insightful episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Mindy Vail, the founder and CEO of The Mindshift Effect . Mindy shares her incredible journey from high school English teacher to HR leader, and ultimately, to entrepreneur and author. After an unexpected corporate layoff, she turned adversity into an opportunity, diving into leadership development and change managem...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Kathy Klotz-Guest, founder of Keeping It Human , to explore her journey from a corporate tech executive to an entrepreneur blending improv comedy with leadership and team development. Kathy shares her candid story of leaving a stable career in Silicon Valley to pursue her passion, navigating the early challenges of entrepreneur...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Heather Campbell , founder and CEO of CultureQi , to discuss the critical role of workplace culture in business success. With nearly three decades of experience in marketing, business development, and talent management—including scaling a high-growth tech company from 3,000 to 33,000 employees —Heather shares how her expertise...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Rina Alexin , CEO of Productside, to explore her journey of acquiring and scaling a 20-year-old business into a leading force in product management consulting. Rina shares how she overcame imposter syndrome as a young entrepreneur, navigated the challenges of transforming an existing company, and built a culture focused on real...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Robert Kaminski, co-founder of a product marketing consultancy helping early-stage B2B startups clarify their positioning and messaging. Robert shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his early passion for building businesses to the pivotal realization that specificity is the key to success. He discusses the challenges of tran...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Dr. Jessica Chung, founder of the International Business Association for Nurses and JC Healthcare & Associates. Dr. Chung shares her inspiring journey from registered nurse to business owner and consultant, detailing how she built a thriving medical practice while simultaneously coaching other healthcare professionals to l...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Cooper Harrison, founder of Conscious Creation Ministries. Cooper shares his deeply personal journey from overcoming trauma to discovering hypnotherapy, Reiki, and holistic healing, ultimately leading him to build a business dedicated to empowering individuals and executives alike. He discusses the challenges of integrating hol...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Ed Thompson , founder of Uptimize , to discuss how companies can embrace neurodiversity to drive innovation, productivity, and collaboration. Ed shares his journey—from experiencing a traumatic brain injury to recognizing the need for better workplace inclusion of different thinking styles. He explains how Uptimize helps teams...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Ethan Dowie, founder of Indigo Promotions, to explore his journey in the branded merchandise industry. Ethan shares how his early career experiences exposed problems in the promotional products space—ranging from poor quality to lackluster customer service—and how he set out to build a company that does it better. Ethan also...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Monica Burkoth, a powerhouse sales leader with over a decade of experience in high-ticket closing and leadership development. Monica shares her journey from an unexpected start in sales to becoming a top performer, overcoming doubts, and embracing the power of consistency. She dives into the importance of self-discipline, mi...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Oksana Tademy, founder of Legacy Lifestyle Enterprises and The Boss Collective Network . Oksana shares her journey from freelancing during financial hardship to building a thriving branding consultancy that empowers entrepreneurs—especially women—to create impactful, purpose-driven brands. She dives into the misconceptions a...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with  Alexandre Abu-Jamra, co-founder and CMO of Klooks, a leading financial data and analytics company serving major global institutions like S&P Global and the London Stock Exchange Group. Alexandre shares his entrepreneurial journey, from identifying a critical gap in private financial data accessibility in Brazil to build...