Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Derrik Fox, founder of Borodino Consulting and Media. With a career path that defies the typical sales leadership trajectory, Derrik shares how his background in history — and his passion for baseball — have uniquely shaped his approach to business and consulting. Together, they explore Derrik’s transition from aspiring history professor to award-winning sales strategist, discuss the importance of authenticity in sales leadership, and touch on his side passion project connected to baseball. Listeners gain insights into balancing professional expertise with personal passions, and hear firsthand how thoughtful, personalized sales strategies are reshaping growth in the fintech and tech sectors.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Andrew Zang, the visionary founder of Bespoke AIR A.I., a cutting-edge company developing custom AI trading models tailored to niche industries. With a background in corporate real estate and over $5 billion in transactions under his belt, Andrew shares how his deep industry knowledge and a 13-year tenure shaped his entrepreneurial journey. The conversation explores how the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid work trends, and the explosive rise of AI prompted Andrew to launch Bespoke AIR A.I.. By focusing on real-time, first-party data and personalized AI models, Andrew is bridging the gap between traditional expertise and digital innovation—redefining how AI can empower professionals across experience levels.

In this inspiring episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Clenetta Frazier — a dynamic serial entrepreneur, author, and former Fortune 50 HR leader. Known as the “HR Whisperer,” Clenetta shares insights from her 20+ years of leadership across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare.

She unpacks her journey founding multiple ventures, including Edmund Enterprises, The HR Whisperer, and FIT Agency Wealth, all based in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Throughout the conversation, Clenetta highlights the evolving role of human resources in business success, the mindset shifts needed for entrepreneurship, and how she’s empowering others to build wealth through intentional leadership and strategic growth.

Listeners will walk away with actionable advice on scaling businesses, leading with authenticity, and transforming professional expertise into entrepreneurial impact.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm speaks with Jacqueline Frost, founder of Elevate Talent, a firm committed to empowering women in leadership through innovative coaching and training. Jacqueline shares her journey from being the only female executive at a major American investment bank to discovering her passion for leadership development after leaving the corporate world. Her candid recount of stepping away from banking just before the 2008 financial crisis and venturing into coaching reveals how serendipity, insight, and bold career pivots fueled the creation of Elevate Talent. The conversation delves into the gender diversity gap in leadership, the power of tailored coaching, and how Jacqueline’s EPIC formula is helping women break barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Geraint Clarke, the dynamic co-founder and CEO of MTHD Marketing. With a career that began in sales training at 17 and evolved into leading $100M+ revenue-generating campaigns, Geraint shares how his agency is redefining digital marketing. Listeners will hear how MTHD Marketing leverages cutting-edge strategies in email marketing, paid advertising, and branding to deliver impactful results—including a $500,000 Kickstarter campaign. The conversation dives into his entrepreneurial journey, the agency's 2024 launch, and his forward-looking vision for scaling high-performance marketing solutions. A must-listen for aspiring founders and growth-minded marketers alike.

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, 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 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, 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.