Founders Future

In this illuminating episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed interviews Dr. Shiny Burcu Unsal, founder of the Academy of Neuro-Shine Technology and an ICF Master Certified Coach. From her early days in Istanbul to working with global giants like Unilever and Sony Pictures, Dr. Shiny’s path was anything but conventional. Guided by her inner voice and a calling to spark transformation, she developed Neuro-Shine Technology®, a fusion of neuroscience, NLP, quantum physics, and coaching.

Dr. Shiny shares how she built her global coaching academy from the ground up, turned a methodology into a movement, and empowers leaders to think more critically, communicate more authentically, and live more consciously. We discuss her transition from high-level corporate to high-impact coaching, how she structures her programs, and why shining with your truth is the most powerful form of leadership.

If you’re ready to challenge your thinking, elevate your impact, and lead with soul, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion interviews Michael Mataluni, CEO and co-founder of Bravetto, a trailblazing company using AI to supercharge marketing execution for DTC e-commerce brands. Michael shares his personal journey from service industry burnout to launching a fast-growing AI startup that helps brands scale with speed, clarity, and precision.

We explore how Bravetto builds full-funnel marketing systems in under two hours using AI agents, a proprietary "Bradbury Framework," and command center-style operations. With a lean team of just eight, they’re delivering results that rival top-tier agencies—without the overhead. 

Whether you’re a founder, marketer, or curious technologist, this episode is packed with insights on turning AI from hype into high-performance execution.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Amy Winner, co-founder and managing partner of Wheels Up Collective, a boutique marketing agency redefining how B2B tech startups scale. With over 20 years of experience—including a transformative run at Socrata—Amy shares the challenges that led her to launch Wheels Up: the high cost of in-house teams, the inefficiencies of traditional agencies, and the critical need for agile, expert-led marketing support.

Together, they explore how Wheels Up delivers senior-level demand generation, marketing ops, and digital strategy without the bloat—doubling pipelines for startups like HData. Amy breaks down their flexible model, how AI is reshaping campaign strategy, and her vision for building a marketing collective that moves at startup speed.

In this episode of Founders  Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Kenneth Henson, founder and CEO of KJH Consulting LLC. With a distinguished background spanning over 30 years in law enforcement and the military, Kenneth now brings expert-level safety training to credit unions, nonprofits, and other cash-handling organizations. From active shooter preparedness to de-escalation tactics and mental health response, Kenneth shares how his passion for instruction evolved into a thriving consultancy. He also opens up about his business journey, the power of word-of-mouth growth, and the unmatched value of in-person training. If you’re building a mission-driven business or curious about real-world security consulting, this one’s for you.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elman is joined by Kelly Hadous, founder and CEO of Win The Room, a top-tier communication, sales, and leadership development firm. With a background that bridges Wall Street and the stage, Kelly shares how she turned her unique skill set into a thriving business that has helped countless professionals sharpen their presence, pitch, and leadership impact. From helping NYC founders raise capital to building over 85 transformational programs, Kelly reveals the mindset, strategies, and emotional intelligence behind her success. She also unpacks what it really means to connect with your audience and why follow-up is one of the most powerful tools in business. A must-listen for entrepreneurs and sales professionals looking to lead with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Cam Babin, founder and CEO of DSD Media, also known as Daily Sports Dosage. Cam shares his unfiltered journey from bouncing between sales jobs and struggling through college to accidentally launching a viral sports content brand. What started as a passion project on Instagram evolved into a media company empowering businesses through high-impact digital storytelling. Cam opens up about the early struggles of monetizing content, the pivotal moment that changed his approach, and how a deleted account pushed him to double down on building a sustainable media business. If you're a creator, entrepreneur, or marketer trying to turn content into real growth—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Bob Kulhan, founder and CEO of Business Improv—a groundbreaking consultancy that fuses improvisational theater techniques with corporate training. With a background in professional comedy and academic rigor, Bob pioneered the world’s first improv program for a business school at Duke’s Fuqua School in 2000. Over the last 25 years, he has helped global organizations build better communication, collaboration, and leadership through the lens of behavioral science and improv.

Bob shares the inspiration behind Business Improv, the unique challenges of translating performance art into practical business tools, and how the improv industry has evolved—sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. You’ll learn what separates high-impact improv training from “fast-food” versions, how Business Improv tailors its offerings for lasting cultural change, and why communication isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a strategic one.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Suzanne Duret — a self-made entrepreneur, author, and strategic advisor — whose career path defies convention. Skipping college to launch her first company, Suzanne learned the ropes the hard way, eventually founding a successful medical device firm and raising capital without prior experience.

Now, through Suzanne Duret Consulting, she empowers founders, executives, and career-changers to achieve quantum leaps — using mindset shifts, intuitive strategies, and deep business insight. Suzanne shares her journey from early business missteps to landing Tony Robbins as a supporter of her bestselling book, and dives into how she helps clients unlock breakthroughs — sometimes from the most unexpected sources, like the company receptionist.

In this high-impact episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion talks with Dawnna St. Louis, the unstoppable force behind SevenPowerMoves. From living in her car at 19 to building a $250M tech consultancy, Dawnna’s journey is a masterclass in grit, strategy, and reinvention.

Now the founder of SevenPowerMoves, she coaches expert consultants and service providers on how to command premium fees, close with certainty, and position themselves as industry authorities. Dawnna breaks down what positioning really means, why messaging often misses the mark, and how her signature 7 Power Moves framework helps businesses break through growth ceilings.

If you're tired of blending in, underpricing, or chasing leads that go nowhere—this conversation will show you how to shift into expert-level execution.

In this episode of Founders, Future, Jae Encarnacion sits down with Mike Crandall, CEO of Digital Beachhead, a service-disabled veteran-owned cybersecurity firm based in Colorado Springs. With a deep background in military IT and federal cybersecurity, Mike shares how a layoff and a mission to protect underserved small businesses led to the founding of Digital Beachhead in 2015.

We dive into how Mike pivoted from chasing federal contracts to building a scalable, client-focused cybersecurity solution—offering virtual CISO services and affordable endpoint protection. Mike also breaks down common misconceptions about cybersecurity, the real threats small businesses face, and how he's scaling through partnerships, referrals, and educational outreach.

From winning a Comcast RISE grant to navigating the evolving cyber risk landscape, this episode unpacks what it really takes to protect businesses in today’s digital age.