Founders Future

In this episode, host Ammar Elm is joined by Mark Krajnik, widely known as "The Culture Coach" and founder of Performance Mindset Associates. With over 30 years of experience in leadership development, executive coaching, and talent strategy, Mark has become a guiding force for companies aiming to build high-performance, people-first cultures. In this powerful conversation, he unpacks the frameworks that have helped global teams thrive, the mindset shifts leaders need today, and why culture isn't just a buzzword—it's a business driver. Tune in for actionable wisdom on unlocking potential at both the individual and organizational level.

In this episode, host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Jenn Christison, founder and principal consultant at 7 Ways Consulting. With over 15 years of experience driving continuous improvement at major institutions like Boeing and Seattle Children's Hospital, Jenn now leads a consulting firm focused on sustainable leadership. She shares her unique approach to helping organizations achieve transformative results while actively combating burnout. Based in Seattle, Jenn dives into how intentional process design, leadership coaching, and employee empowerment can create high-impact change without sacrificing well-being. This episode is a must-listen for leaders looking to grow with integrity and resilience.

In this episode, host Ammar Elm speaks with Kendall Peterson, founder and CEO of Elemental Strategies. Based in Miami, Kendall leads a transformative consultancy that empowers organizations through strategic planning and executive coaching. Her journey, marked by overcoming personal adversity, has fueled a mission to guide hundreds of businesses toward clarity, growth, and resilience. In this episode, Kendall opens up about the mindset shifts that define strong leadership, how to build strategies with heart, and why personal growth is the key to organizational success. It’s a conversation about turning challenges into blueprints for thriving.

In this energizing episode, host Ammar Elm chats with Hedi Benkirane, founder of SalesDev. With a proven track record as a business development representative—generating over $1 million in ARR at companies like Polar and SimpleReach—Hedi shares how he turned his deep expertise in outbound sales into a full-fledged company. Sales Dev is shaking up how organizations approach cold outreach, prospect targeting, and lead qualification. Hedi opens up about the key principles that guide his approach, the challenges of launching a company in a saturated space, and what it really takes to consistently land high-quality meetings in today’s hyper-competitive sales environment.

In this episode, host Ammar Elm welcomes Mark Arthur, the powerhouse behind Coast2Coast HR, LLC, a firm transforming HR leadership and business management across North America. With over 25 years of experience, Mark brings deep expertise in helping organizations thrive through people-first strategies, innovative systems, and cross-border insight.

Mark shares the story of how Coast2Coast HR, LLC came to be, the unique needs of companies operating in both the U.S. and Canada, and the future of HR in an increasingly hybrid, globalized world. This conversation covers everything from leadership development and talent management to the tech stack supporting today’s top HR teams.

In this dynamic episode, Jae Encarnacion sits down with Scott Gingold, the founder of Gingold Advisors and a serial entrepreneur with over three decades of experience launching, scaling, and exiting businesses across industries including hospitality, telecom, and tech.

Now leading Gingold Advisors in Orlando, Florida, Scott focuses on helping family businesses thrive through tailored coaching programs like The Reset, The Rise, and The Run. He shares his journey from entrepreneur to executive coach, the common challenges family-run businesses face, and how effective succession planning and conflict resolution can be game-changers for generational growth.

In this episode, Jae Encarnacion welcomes Patrick Farran, founder of Ad Lucem Group and a seasoned leader in organizational development and change management. With over 25 years of experience and a doctoral dissertation focused on workplace meaningfulness, Patrick is on a mission to bring purpose and clarity to mission-driven organizations.

Patrick discusses his journey launching Adlytech in 2017 in Notre Dame, Indiana, and how the company is revolutionizing the way organizations approach leadership, employee engagement, and systems transformation. He also breaks down how meaningful work can be intentionally cultivated and sustained—especially in today’s rapidly evolving work culture.

In this insightful episode, host Ammar Elm sits down with Dr. Jim Salvucci, the president and founder of Guidance for Greatness, a leadership development firm focused on transforming managers into effective leaders using coaching and behavior science, particularly the Tiny Habits® method.

With over 30 years of experience in academia and higher education leadership, Dr. Jim shares what inspired his transition into coaching, how values-driven leadership is evolving, and why most management issues stem from a lack of clarity—not competence. The discussion dives into the power of micro-change, how to reshape habits, and how coaching can help leaders navigate complexity in today’s workplace.

In this episode of Founders' Future, Jae Encarnacion sits down with Jon Rittenberg, a seasoned marketing leader and the founder of Reverb Strategic—an agency helping B2B startups turn thought leadership into audience growth and revenue.

With a background spanning global brands like TikTok, Red Bull, and GoPro, Jon brings a rare mix of creative and strategic chops to the table. He shares the story behind launching Reverb in 2023, the changing landscape of B2B marketing, and how startups can harness storytelling and personal branding to build loyal, converting audiences.

In this forward-thinking episode, Ammar Elm speaks with Tony Washington, a seasoned entrepreneur and the driving force behind IntentOne—a platform at the cutting edge of self-development, powered by AI-driven audio tools. With over 20 years of experience scaling businesses, Tony shares how he's combining technology, strategy, and purpose to reshape the personal growth space.

Listeners will get a deep dive into the mission of IntentOne, how AI is being used to guide daily development, and the bigger vision of creating tools that help people become their best selves—on their own terms. From startup lessons to the future of mindful tech, this episode is a must-listen for innovators and self-improvement enthusiasts alike.