In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Taylor Rust, founder and CEO of TRUST Business Consulting. Taylor shares her journey from leading healthcare strategy projects across 20 countries to building a consultancy that’s reshaping how healthcare organizations manage complex initiatives like hospital openings and mergers.

She opens up about her motivations for launching her own firm, the challenges of navigating massive institutional change, and the personal philosophies that keep her grounded. The conversation also dives into future trends in healthcare, leadership advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and how Taylor is preparing Trust Business Consulting for the next decade of innovation.

In this episode of Founders Future, hosted by Jae Encarnacion, we’re joined by Maria Gracia, the CEO and founder of Golden Circle, a company transforming how underrepresented early-stage startups access capital and connect with investors. Maria, with her extensive background in venture capital and entrepreneurship, shares the founding story of Golden Circle and how it bridges the gap for founders, especially from Latin America and other underserved regions, who often struggle to navigate the complex world of fundraising.

Maria discusses the evolution of Golden Circle from a side project to a fully-fledged business, offering services like fundraising strategy development, investor outreach, and diagnostic sessions for early-stage founders. She shares her approach to client acquisition through referrals, organic content, and in-person connections at global tech events. Additionally, Maria talks about the challenges of scaling her business, balancing client service with constant travel, and her vision for the future, which includes the development of an online course for early-stage founders to prepare for venture capital.

In this episode, host Jae Encarnacion speaks with Javier Tordable, CEO of Pauling AI, a company revolutionizing drug discovery using artificial intelligence. Javier shares his motivation for founding Pauling AI: addressing the slow, costly, and low-success process of traditional drug development. He explains that Pauling AI helps scientists go from an idea to a testable molecule faster and more affordably, often reducing timelines from years to weeks.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion interviews Jeff Jump, founder of Jump International Business Brokers, a firm redefining the mergers and acquisitions space in the Greater Tampa Bay Area. With over 30 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, military service, and business consulting, Jeff shares how his background in the U.S. Navy and the printing industry shaped his passion for helping entrepreneurs buy and sell businesses. Founded in 2022, his firm has already made waves, recently closing a $7 million deal. Jeff discusses the importance of confidentiality in M&A, building trust with clients, and how he’s scaling a business that’s not just transactional, but transformational.

In this inspiring episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Brent Dowlen—known to many as David B. Dollin—the founder of The Fallible Man LLC and host of Driven to Thrive. From his early career as a writer to his time in youth ministry, Brent shares the personal experiences that led him to build a movement dedicated to helping men live with purpose, growth, and integrity. Operating out of Quincy, Washington, his work through podcasts, books, and transformational events like The Phoenix Conference is reshaping how men approach self-development and leadership. The conversation dives deep into Brent's founding story, the power of authenticity, and his bold vision for empowering men everywhere to become better fathers, husbands, and individuals.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Aaron Margots, the founder of Om Sales Coaching and Consulting, based in Winnipeg, Canada. Aaron shares his journey from working in sales leadership roles at companies like Protellect Systems and LTV, to founding his own consultancy dedicated to empowering sales professionals and teams. With a focus on holistic, personalized coaching methods, Aaron opens up about the challenges of starting his own business, the evolving nature of sales in today’s market, and how he's helping others unlock their full potential. Listeners gain insights into what it takes to build a people-first sales approach and the mindset required to thrive as an entrepreneur in the consulting space.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Theodore Schiele, better known as Bear Schiele, the founder and principal consultant of Bear Schiele Consulting. Based in Atlanta, Bear is a leadership coach, author, and dedicated advocate for military veterans and underserved communities. Through Bear Schiele Consulting, he empowers individuals with tailored coaching and business development, aiming to foster more inclusive and equitable workplaces.

Listeners will learn about Bear’s personal journey from military service to mission-driven entrepreneurship, the inspiration behind his consulting practice, and his approach to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). The conversation also dives into his vision for scaling impact and redefining career pathways for marginalized groups.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Dr. Victoria Mattingly, the founder and CEO of Mattingly Solutions. As an industrial-organizational psychologist and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) expert, Dr. V shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, and how her woman-owned firm is changing the way organizations build inclusive workplaces. Listeners will hear about her groundbreaking book Inclusify, how data-driven, human-centered approaches are helping reshape corporate cultures, and the challenges and triumphs she’s encountered as a founder. Dr. V also offers insights into the future of workplace inclusion and her bold vision for scaling impact across industries.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed welcomes productivity coach and keynote speaker Mridu Parikh, founder of Life Is Organized, LLC. Known as the "Stress Squasher," Mridu shares her entrepreneurial journey from overwhelmed professional to the creator of a thriving coaching business that empowers women to reclaim their time and energy. She opens up about the challenges of building a values-driven company, the systems she uses to help clients gain back 10+ hours a week, and her mission to help ambitious women lead with clarity and calm. From solopreneur struggles to scalable success, this episode delivers practical insights for anyone looking to turn their passion into purpose.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Matt Johnson, co-founder of Optimize CEC, a company at the forefront of transforming customer experience through a people-first approach. With over two decades of leadership experience, Matt shares his entrepreneurial journey, including what inspired him to start Optimize CEC, how the company has evolved, and the challenges he’s faced in maintaining a strong culture while scaling. From leadership philosophies to future ambitions, this episode is packed with insights for anyone passionate about customer-centric business growth and authentic team leadership.