In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we sit down with Leo Bottary, founder of Peernovation—a transformative leadership development firm that applies peer advisory principles to elevate team performance. Leo shares his unexpected journey from traditional corporate roles to discovering the power of collaborative learning during grad school, which inspired him to create a system where teams operate like high-functioning CEO peer groups. With over 800 programs delivered worldwide, Peernovation helps organizations build psychological safety, break down silos, and sustain meaningful change through intentional frameworks—not just one-off trainings.

Leo reveals how Peernovation’s model scales from 10-person teams to Fortune 500 companies, emphasizing bespoke solutions where clients define their own success metrics. He discusses the launch of certification programs and asynchronous courses to democratize access, while staying true to his mission: making work more fulfilling by fostering authentic connection. For Leo, success isn’t revenue—it’s seeing leaders transform their cultures. He leaves founders with a golden rule: "Love what you do—passion fuels both impact and longevity in business.