This episode of Founders Future features an interview with Robin Grable, founder of Talents Ascend, a platform connecting small businesses with diverse, high-quality talent. Grable, a Navy veteran, was inspired to start the company after witnessing the challenges her fellow veterans faced in transitioning to civilian careers. She emphasizes the importance of skills-based hiring, rather than focusing on traditional resume-based applications. Grable shares her personal journey as an entrepreneur, the challenges she faced in the early days, including finding a strong team and securing funding. She also discusses how her military experience fostered resilience and leadership skills, proving invaluable in her entrepreneurial journey. Grable details Talents Ascend's evolution, starting from a broader approach to focusing specifically on small businesses, offering a concierge service to simplify the hiring process for them. She emphasizes the importance of reaching small business owners where they are, through partnerships with associations and targeted events. Looking forward, Grable highlights her ambitions for rocket growth in 2025, acknowledging the challenges of scaling her company and expanding her sales expertise. Grable predicts a future where skills-based hiring becomes the norm, emphasizing the benefits for both candidates and employers, leading to increased productivity, retention, and a more equitable employment landscape. The episode concludes with Grable encouraging listeners to connect with Talents Ascend online to explore the platform and learn more about their services.