Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Theresa Zurn, founder of Zurn Visual—a pioneering company tackling sustainability in retail signage and construction. Launched in 2022, Zurn Visual is already making waves, becoming the sole sustainable material provider featured at the 2023 Retail Innovation Conference & Expo. Theresa shares her entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind Zurn Visual, and how her team is driving a greener future with innovations like ReBoard technology. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about sustainable business and bold, design-led disruption.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Mishal Saeed chats with Dan Barry, founder and CEO of Destinate Next a company transforming how tech-driven ventures scale. Dan shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from the core problem that inspired the launch of Destinate Next to how his team is pioneering new models of startup acceleration. Tune in to hear about the future of venture growth, lessons from the startup trenches, and how Dan is helping founders go further, faster.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Christopher Salem, founder of Sustainable Success Coaching & Consulting and CEO of CRS Group Holdings. With over 25 years of experience, Christopher is a renowned mindset strategist, award-winning author of Master Your Inner Critic, and host of a popular weekly radio show on VoiceAmerica. He shares his journey of personal transformation, the power of mastering mindset, and how he's helped leaders and organizations unlock long-term, sustainable success. From working alongside thought leaders like Jack Canfield to building global impact through conscious leadership, this conversation dives deep into what it really takes to thrive in business—and in life.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Carey James, the dynamic co-founder and CEO of Brand Alchemy. With a unique background in applied psychology and neuroscience, and over a decade of experience in high-performance sales and marketing, Carey is on a mission to help thought leaders craft powerful, authentic personal brands.

Broadcasting from Scottsdale, Arizona, Brand Alchemy combines science-backed strategy with real-world business acumen to help entrepreneurs stand out in a noisy world. Carey shares his journey from closing multimillion-dollar deals to decoding the human brain to build deeper brand resonance.

In this inspiring episode of Founders, Future, host Laura Skinner sits down with Joseph Drolshagen, founder of IFGT Coaching/Consulting, LLC. Joseph shares the personal and professional journey that led him to create a coaching business rooted in helping individuals break free from limiting beliefs and design empowered lives.

On this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Katharine Halpin, founder and CEO of The Halpin Companies. With a unique background as a CPA turned transformation strategist, Katharine brings over 25 years of experience in reshaping healthcare and education organizations through her signature Halpin Method.

Together, they explore how Katharine helps leaders create aligned, agile, and people-focused teams that drive real growth and lasting impact. From her early days in finance to consulting top-level executives, Katharine shares insights into the power of strategic alignment, culture-building, and operational clarity.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Zainulabedin Shah, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Zeed, a Bay Area-based startup redefining how businesses leverage data. With a background in data science and computer science, Zain shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, detailing how his company Zeed launched in 2023 with a mission to deliver tailored analytics and AI solutions.

Listeners will hear about Zeed’s standout success stories—including slashing operational costs by 20% for a healthcare startup—while gaining insight into the challenges and strategies involved in building a tech-forward company in today's fast-paced environment. From early wins to future ambitions, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical takeaways for founders and data enthusiasts alike.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Charley Lapomardo, founder of SparkleWorks, a San Diego-based company creating transformative workshops rooted in creativity, collaboration, and inclusion.

Charlie shares how their unique background in marketing, theater, and media literacy—paired with meaningful experience as a community culture manager at Wayfair—shaped the foundation of SparkleWorks. From co-creating employee-led initiatives like GXD Connect to designing community-centered programming, Charlie’s story highlights the power of intentional design in human-centered experiences.

In this episode of Founders, Future, guest host Samuel Konzem welcomes Alice Heiman—sales strategist, founder of Alice Heiman, LLC, and host of Sales Talk for CEOs. With nearly three decades of experience in the sales world, Alice shares how she built her business to help B2B companies accelerate growth by aligning executive leadership with high-performance sales strategies. From her early beginnings to her current role as a sought-after advisor to CEOs, Alice opens up about her entrepreneurial path, the evolving world of enterprise sales, and what it takes to lead sales innovation in today’s competitive landscape. If you're a founder looking to scale revenue or a sales leader wanting fresh insight, this episode delivers clarity, energy, and actionable advice.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Olivia Sammons sits down with Dawn Marie Bornheimer, founder of Mission Inspired Consulting LLC. Dawn opens up about the personal and professional motivations that led her to start a consultancy focused on aligning business goals with purpose-driven strategy. She shares her insights into leadership, the power of intentional growth, and how social impact can be embedded into a company’s foundation from day one. With authenticity and clarity, Dawn offers a roadmap for founders who want to lead with values while scaling with purpose. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the intersection of business and mission.