Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, host Laura Skinner sits down with Davis Nguyen, the founder of Purple Circle, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. Davis shares the inspiration behind starting Purple Circle, the market gap his company is solving, and the pivotal moments that shaped their growth. From early challenges to strategic insights, Davis offers an inside look at how Purple Circle is positioning itself for long-term success. This candid conversation also uncovers the values driving Davis as a leader and what the future holds for his team and company.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Kent Craven, founder of the Franchise Resource Company, for a deep dive into his 30+ year journey in the franchising world. From launching his first venture at age 25 with venture capital backing to revitalizing underperforming markets, Kent shares the pivotal lessons he’s learned along the way. He discusses the power of franchising as a vehicle for entrepreneurship, how he’s helped hundreds start successful businesses, and what trends are shaping the future of franchise opportunities. This episode is packed with insights for aspiring business owners, seasoned entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about the franchise landscape.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with David Olcott, the dynamic founder, president, and CEO of Samurai Success. With over 35 years of coaching experience and a background spanning finance, politics, and martial arts, David shares how he channels his eclectic expertise into transformative coaching models for executives and organizations.

Listeners get an inside look at Samurai Success’s signature approach, including the “Sword of Illumination,” a methodology designed to drive sustainable growth and personal evolution. From the company’s origins in Denver to its global mission, David discusses how he’s helping leaders unlock their fullest potential and what’s next in scaling this impact-driven venture.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Juliana Olarte, the dynamic founder and CEO of Coconut Breeze Media. A Baruch College alum with a dual background in finance and marketing, Juliana shares the journey behind launching her digital agency in 2025 from the shores of Cocoa Beach, Florida. With a passion for travel, technology, and conscious storytelling, her agency is transforming how scuba diving, hospitality, and travel brands engage with audiences.

Listeners will get an inside look at how Coconut Breeze Media leverages its proprietary Coconut Connect platform to deliver tailored digital solutions, and how Juliana's early experiences in PR and hospitality helped shape a vision for a more authentic, impactful approach to travel marketing. From scaling challenges to the power of niche branding, this episode offers inspiring insights for any founder navigating the intersection of tech, storytelling, and purpose-driven business.

In this inspiring episode of Founders, Future, host Samuel Konzem sits down with celebrated leadership expert and keynote speaker Bobby Umar. With nearly two decades of experience empowering individuals and organizations, Bobby shares the founding story behind his company, Raeallan, and the deep personal motivations that led him to pivot from engineering to transformational speaking and coaching.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Ramon Portilla, founder of HumanX Insights and a pioneer in human experience strategy. With over 30 years of leadership across customer and employee experience, Ramon shares how he's transforming the way organizations build loyalty and drive growth—especially within the retail and Hispanic markets. As VP of Customer Insights & Future Trends at the Hispanic Retail Chamber of Commerce, Ramon brings a forward-thinking lens to customer-centric innovation. Tune in to hear his unique approach to merging data, empathy, and strategy to shape the future of experience design.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Andrew Wyant, President of Braintrust Growth, a cutting-edge consultancy leveraging neuroscience to transform how businesses approach sales and leadership development. Andrew shares his entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind Braintrust, and how his team is using brain science to optimize growth strategies. Tune in to hear how Andrew's innovative vision is reshaping corporate training and what the future holds for neuroscience in business.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Dr. Kimberly Monette, a seasoned school administrator and founder of DrKimm Consulting, LLC. With over two decades of experience in Houston's education system, Dr. Monette now leads a consulting firm focused on transforming schools through leadership development and data-driven strategies.

She introduces her proprietary 6M Process Framework, a powerful approach designed to revolutionize school operations and empower educators. Dr. Monette shares her journey from school leadership to entrepreneurship, the core challenges she sees in education today, and how her framework is making measurable change across institutions.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Noah Frank, co-founder of Aurix AI, a thought leadership platform shaping how we talk about and govern artificial intelligence. Noah shares his multifaceted journey—from economics at the University of Connecticut to consulting at BCG BrightHouse, becoming a TEDx speaker, and now leading the Gen Z voice in the AI space.

Together, they explore how Aurix AI is bringing bold ideas and real-world perspectives into the complex conversation around AI governance. Noah opens up about the mission behind Aurix, the power of youth-driven innovation, and why responsible AI development matters more now than ever.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Robb Fahrion, co-founder and partner of Flying V Group—a digital marketing agency that has managed over $10 million in ad spend and scaled more than 350 businesses. Robb shares the origin story of his agency, insights into performance-driven marketing, and the strategies that have earned them top SEO accolades. From early challenges to scaling success, this episode offers an inside look at what it takes to thrive in the fast-paced world of digital growth.