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From JPMorgan to LinkedIn Influence: Hady Mendez's Entrepreneurial Evolution

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 21:24

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Hady Mendez, founder of Boldly Speaking LLC, a Latina-owned business that empowers women and people of color through DEI-focused coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements. With over 20 years of corporate experience at companies like JPMorgan Chase, BNY Mellon, and Slack, Hady shares her journey from being "the first or the few or the only" in corporate rooms to building a mission-driven venture after her layoff from Salesforce. She discusses how her business has evolved from trying to solve every problem to finding her niche in empowering Latinas and women of color, and how she's built authentic relationships on LinkedIn with nearly 14,000 followers.

Hady opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, revealing that consistency in her business only began in the last six months after years of adaptation and resilience. She shares her revenue model that serves both corporations seeking to elevate their ERG leaders and individual coaching clients, while maintaining authenticity and transparency in all her interactions. The conversation covers her upcoming book launch in September, her approach to scaling through higher-value services rather than working harder, and her philosophy of building a diverse team of fellow Latinas. Hady emphasizes the importance of remaining steadfast, asking for help, and staying true to your mission while adapting to market needs.

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From Vienna to Montana: Dr. Michael Grosser's Global Journey Building Able Workplaces

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 22:24

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive deep into the journey of Dr. Michael Grosser, founder of Able Workplaces. Dr. Grosser brings over 20 years of international experience in diplomacy and organizational psychology, including a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology with a focus on interpersonal trust. His unique background spans work across 10+ countries with international organizations, embassies, and global firms, including leading major projects like workplace stress studies for 10,000 employees and national culture transformation programs during post-conflict recovery.

Founded in 2020 and based in New York, Able Workplaces is revolutionizing workplace culture through what Dr. Grosser calls "trust intelligence" - a productized approach to measuring and building interpersonal trust in high-stakes leadership environments. Moving away from traditional consulting models, the company is developing a three-tiered system: digital PDF toolkits, AI-enabled trust diagnostics and dashboards, and eventually SaaS licensing platforms. Dr. Grosser discusses the critical trust crisis facing modern workplaces (citing that only 24% of Americans trust company leadership), his strategic pivot from traditional coaching to technology-driven solutions, and his vision for scaling the business to $250K in year one while addressing what he calls the "broken" state of white-collar work environments.

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Turning Dead Leads into Gold: The Psychology-Driven AI Revolution with Maximillian Porter

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 19:42

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Maximillian Porter, founder of Techify Agency, to explore his unique journey from psychology graduate to AI automation entrepreneur. After graduating from the University of Utah with a psychology background, Maximillian made a bold decision to leave a stable physical therapy franchise opportunity and drive seven hours to Salt Lake City with just enough money for rent and a vision to leverage AI in business. His "raw dog" drive in silence led to the breakthrough realization that businesses were losing massive revenue from leads who simply wouldn't answer phone calls, inspiring him to create an AI-powered SMS system that mimics human behavior to re-engage cold leads.

Maximillian shares how Techify Agency has revolutionized lead follow-up processes across multiple industries including roofing, solar, home services, mortgages, and real estate by using behavioral psychology integrated with AI to create natural, sales-trained text conversations. Operating on a pay-per-performance model, his AI system reaches out to "dead" leads after 48 hours, engages them in human-like conversations, handles objections, and books callbacks for sales teams. From his initial warm network outreach to his strategic LinkedIn prospecting approach focused on building genuine relationships with successful entrepreneurs, Maximillian discusses his plans to scale through strategic partnerships and his exciting pivot into the multifamily real estate space with AI leasing agents.

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Why European Startups Struggle with Distribution (And How to Fix It

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 25:41

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Christoph von Dühren, founder of CRACK1M.IO (formerly Growthbase), a specialized consultancy focused on helping B2B SaaS and Fintech startups break through the crucial $1 million ARR milestone. Christoph shares his transition from IT consulting for banks to building his own consultancy, including the challenges he faced during the crypto crisis and FTX collapse that severely impacted his target market. He explains his strategic decision to niche down specifically to complex B2B products in the SaaS and Fintech space, working primarily with early-stage companies that have often been "burned" by previous attempts at scaling.

The conversation explores Christoph's systematic approach to building scalable revenue systems for founders, his 12-18 month engagement model that transforms chaotic founder-led processes into structured playbooks, and his philosophy of working only with committed clients who understand the critical importance of proper distribution strategies. Operating as a solopreneur from Thailand, Christoph discusses his content-driven lead generation strategy, the challenges of educating European founders about systematic approaches to growth, and his vision for continuing to do work that energizes him while helping founders achieve sustainable success in an increasingly cautious economic environment.

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The TMOG Method: Training That Benefits Both Employee and Employer

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 23:58

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Jon McGlothian, president and co-founder of TMOG Learning Center. Jon shares his journey from a military background with the 3rd Ranger Battalion to Fortune 500 corporate executive, and ultimately to founding his training and consulting organization in 2010. TMOG Learning Center provides specialized training in project management, Lean Six Sigma, and leadership development to both organizations and individuals, with a unique focus on serving the military community in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

What sets TMOG apart is their dual-benefit approach - delivering immediate organizational results while ensuring employees gain portable skills they can take with them throughout their careers. Jon discusses the challenges of building awareness in the training industry, overcoming trust issues from past negative experiences, and creating a supportive ecosystem where former students become customers, contractors, and even employees. He emphasizes the importance of staying close to clients, maintaining post-training relationships, and using the hero's journey framework to guide their approach to helping individuals and organizations achieve their professional development goals.

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Start Before You're Ready: Lessons from a Regenerative Business Builder

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 22:50

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Gabriela Fiorentino, founder of Nest Earth, a consultancy and community at the intersection of sustainability, wellness, and impact investment. Gabriela shares her journey from architecture and urban design to creating Nest Earth, which was sparked by becoming a mother and feeling overwhelmed by the lack of eco-conscious support for parents. What started as a desire to create healthier homes for families has evolved into a comprehensive offering that includes both community resources and one-on-one consultancy services for parents with children ages 0-5.

Throughout the conversation, Gabriela discusses her dual business model, which includes an accessible community platform that serves as a "do-it-yourself" resource with expert guidance, and higher-touch consultancy services that typically run for three months and focus on creating healthier living spaces. She also reveals her expansion into working with small businesses and schools, recognizing the opportunity to help local establishments implement sustainable practices that save money while creating customer loyalty. Gabriela emphasizes the importance of starting before you're ready and gaining clarity through action, while sharing her goals of reaching consistent $20K+ monthly revenue and building authority in the sustainable living space.

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Under-Supported but Over-Accountable: Solving the Frontline Manager Crisis

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 21:16

In this episode of Founders Future, host Amar Elm sits down with Dr. E. Keith Murvin, CEO of Bright Future Group, LLC, a consultancy dedicated to empowering frontline managers with confidence, resilience, and high-impact leadership. Dr. Murvin brings a unique perspective from his extensive background spanning military service, HR leadership, academia, and strategic consulting. He identifies a critical gap in organizational development: frontline managers are often promoted based on technical skills rather than leadership capabilities, leaving them under-supported yet fully accountable for team results, engagement, and compliance.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Murvin outlines his comprehensive approach to addressing this challenge through his book "Balance and Engage: The Front Line Manager's Playbook" and the self-paced Effectiveness Blueprint training program. His business model serves both individual frontline managers seeking professional development and organizations looking to scale leadership training across multiple managers. With a goal of reaching 10,000 subscription users over the next 12 months, Dr. Murvin focuses primarily on healthcare, government, and logistics sectors where frontline management support is most critically needed. He emphasizes the importance of providing over 100 practical tools and tips that managers can use long after completing the training, setting his approach apart from traditional leadership development programs.

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Bridging the Gap: How The FDA Group Solves Life Sciences’ Biggest Talent Challenges

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 27:14

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, Nicholas Capman, founder and CEO of The FDA Group, shares his entrepreneurial journey—from pivoting away from a teaching career to building an award-winning life sciences consulting firm. He delves into how The FDA Group bridges the gap between contractors and consultants, offering specialized expertise in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and clinical operations. Nicholas also reveals key insights on scaling challenges, fostering employee passion, and why focusing on existing clients drives long-term growth.

Listeners will gain valuable lessons on leadership, the importance of understanding financial storytelling, and why implementing systems like EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) can transform business operations. Nicholas’s candid reflections on early mistakes, balancing ambition with family, and preparing for future private equity opportunities make this a must-listen for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs alike.

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Branding Like a Movie Trailer: Gordon Tolson’s Formula for Captivating

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 18:20

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, Gordon Tolson, founder of Glory Scars, LLC, shares his journey from surviving a near-fatal car accident to building a creative studio that helps brands embrace their defining moments—scars and all. Gordon discusses how his resilience shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, the challenges of balancing freelance work with scaling his agency, and his mission to help visionaries and corporations craft authentic, enduring brand identities through graphic design and multimedia storytelling.

Listeners will gain insights into Gordon’s unique approach to branding (treating it like a "movie trailer" to captivate audiences), his strategies for bootstrapping growth through social media and word-of-mouth, and his candid reflections on the hurdles of securing capital and consistent clients. Gordon’s story is a testament to turning adversity into fuel for creative entrepreneurship, offering inspiration for anyone navigating the unpredictable path of building a purpose-driven business.

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Why Live Events Are the Future of B2B Storytelling (And How to Film Them Right)

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 17:45

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Karyn Vadnais, James Kenna, founder of Matchbox Media LLC, shares how he bridged his background in tech consulting and freelance film production to build a creative powerhouse for B2B businesses. James dives into his "story-first" philosophy, the challenges of scaling a creative services company, and why live event filming (like their work with TEDx Gramercy Park) has become a cornerstone of their growth—blending authenticity with strategic content that cuts through the noise of AI-generated media.

From bootstrapping with referrals to mastering the art of consultative sales, James reveals how he balances being a one-person sales team while eyeing expansion. He also shares his vision for the future of human-centric content, why Google Sheets is his secret weapon, and his best advice for founders: "You can figure out 70%—the other 30% requires jumping in." A must-listen for creatives and entrepreneurs navigating the messy, rewarding journey of turning artistry into a scalable business.

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