Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Elliott Boll sits down with Kathy Klotz-Guest, founder of Keeping It Human, to explore her journey from a corporate tech executive to an entrepreneur blending improv comedy with leadership and team development.

Kathy shares her candid story of leaving a stable career in Silicon Valley to pursue her passion, navigating the early challenges of entrepreneurship, and learning to meet her customers where they are. She emphasizes the importance of trust and psychological safety in the workplace, explaining how humor, self-awareness, and vulnerability are key to fostering innovation and collaboration.

Listeners will gain insights into modern leadership trends, the role of emotional intelligence in business, and the critical shift from ego-driven leadership to trust-based cultures. Kathy also reflects on work-life balance, personal growth, and the evolving expectations of leaders today.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Elliott Boll sits down with Heather Campbell, founder and CEO of CultureQi, to discuss the critical role of workplace culture in business success. With nearly three decades of experience in marketing, business development, and talent management—including scaling a high-growth tech company from 3,000 to 33,000 employees—Heather shares how her expertise led her to launch her own company focused on leadership development and team performance.

Heather opens up about the challenges of transitioning to entrepreneurship, balancing business growth with family life, and why founders must be intentional about shaping their company culture from day one. She also introduces her new podcast, Enlightened Work, and explains how AI is reshaping the workplace—while emphasizing that human leadership remains irreplaceable.

n this episode of Founders, Future, we sit down with Natalie Johnson, co-founder of Vidl Work to explore the intersection of human performance, workplace culture, and well-being. With a background in sports performance coaching, Natalie shares how she transitioned from training elite athletes to helping corporate teams optimize their culture for sustainable success.

We dive deep into the challenges of workplace wellness programs, why they often fail, and how true performance improvement starts with psychological safety and team dynamics. Natalie also opens up about the go-to-market challenges Vidl Work has faced, the importance of storytelling in marketing, and how they’ve scaled their business by shifting focus from individual training to team-based transformation.

If you're a leader looking to create a high-performing, resilient culture—without the fluff—this episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss!

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Elliott Boll sits down with Rina Alexin, CEO of Productside, to explore her journey of acquiring and scaling a 20-year-old business into a leading force in product management consulting. Rina shares how she overcame imposter syndrome as a young entrepreneur, navigated the challenges of transforming an existing company, and built a culture focused on real impact for customers.

She also discusses how product teams can measure success beyond just launching products—focusing on adoption, engagement, and real business outcomes. With AI revolutionizing product management, Rina offers insights into how companies can adapt, leverage AI effectively, and avoid the trap of unnecessary AI features.

Finally, she shares her best advice for business leaders: embrace challenges by breaking them into manageable steps and master the art of delegation.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Laura Skinner sits down with Dan Locke, the co-founder and CEO of Giv, a platform that integrates charitable giving into sales and marketing efforts. Dan shares the inspiring story of how Giv was born—starting from a casual conversation at a Red Sox game with his best friend and co-founder, Jeremy Funk, to the realization that donations can be a powerful incentive in business interactions.

Dan explains how Giv helps sales teams build authentic relationships by offering charitable donations in exchange for engagement, leveraging AI-driven personalization to enhance outreach efforts. He discusses the company's go-to-market challenges, the importance of testing different donation strategies, and how their platform seamlessly integrates with major sales tools like HubSpot, Salesloft, and Outreach.

Laura and Dan also dive into Giv's lead generation strategy, covering cold outreach, LinkedIn engagement, SEO, and the potential for paid advertising. Dan emphasizes the importance of assembling the right team, sharing his experience in bringing on a seasoned CRO and a fractional CMO to refine sales and marketing execution.

As the conversation wraps up, Dan highlights a key lesson for entrepreneurs: don’t do it alone—find the right people to complement your strengths and create a fun, purpose-driven work environment. He envisions a future where every business interaction leads to a charitable donation, making a positive impact on both companies and communities.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Laura Skinner sits down with Sarrah Rose, the founder of Elixr, a revolutionary love and relationship coaching platform. Sarrah shares her journey from being a relationship, love, and intimacy coach for over 13 years—coaching thousands of individuals worldwide—to launching Elixr, a scalable solution designed to help people transform their love lives.

Sarrah dives into how Elixr works, including its personalized love essence assessment, one-on-one coaching, group workshops, video courses, and AI-driven support, all designed to help individuals build self-awareness, break unhealthy patterns, and cultivate meaningful relationships. She discusses the go-to-market challenges of bringing an innovative platform to a crowded B2C space and how influencer marketing and paid ads have played a key role in their strategy.

Laura and Sarrah also explore the modern dating landscape, the impact of ghosting culture, and why so many people struggle with self-love and emotional intelligence in relationships. Sarrah shares her vision of reaching 100 million people worldwide and reshaping how this generation experiences love, dating, and connection.

In this insightful episode of Founders, Future, host Elliott Boll sits down with Mindy Vail, the founder and CEO of The Mindshift Effect. Mindy shares her incredible journey from high school English teacher to HR leader, and ultimately, to entrepreneur and author. After an unexpected corporate layoff, she turned adversity into an opportunity, diving into leadership development and change management.

Mindy discusses the psychology of change, why people resist it, and how leaders can navigate uncertainty by first working on themselves. She also explores the critical link between change management and project management, emphasizing the importance of people in any transformation effort. Throughout the conversation, Mindy provides practical insights on leadership, networking, and building meaningful professional relationships.

If you're a founder, leader, or entrepreneur navigating change, this episode is packed with wisdom on resilience, patience, and the power of embracing discomfort.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Elliott Boll sits down with Cooper Harrison, founder of Conscious Creation Ministries. Cooper shares his deeply personal journey from overcoming trauma to discovering hypnotherapy, Reiki, and holistic healing, ultimately leading him to build a business dedicated to empowering individuals and executives alike.

He discusses the challenges of integrating holistic wellness into corporate structures, the importance of authenticity in business, and his innovative approach to leadership coaching. Cooper also reveals his strategies for growing his network, scaling his impact, and shifting mindsets toward abundance and purpose-driven success.

Tune in to hear his insights on personal transformation, business strategy, and why he believes everyone is the executive of their own life.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Elliott Boll sits down with Robert Kaminski, co-founder of a product marketing consultancy helping early-stage B2B startups clarify their positioning and messaging. Robert shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his early passion for building businesses to the pivotal realization that specificity is the key to success.

He discusses the challenges of transitioning from a generalist mindset to a niche focus, the importance of market clarity, and how narrowing down actually unlocked broader opportunities. Robert also reveals his plans for scaling the business by training a team and ensuring quality in strategic decision-making.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Laura Skinner sits down with Dr. Jessica Chung, founder of the International Business Association for Nurses and JC Healthcare & Associates. Dr. Chung shares her inspiring journey from registered nurse to business owner and consultant, detailing how she built a thriving medical practice while simultaneously coaching other healthcare professionals to launch their own businesses.

She discusses the unique challenges of healthcare entrepreneurship, including patient acquisition, marketing strategies, and the evolving role of AI in the industry. Dr. Chung also highlights the importance of trust-building, community engagement, and effective lead-generation tactics—such as paid ads, webinars, and opt-in surveys—to scale both her practice and coaching business.