In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, Wendy Caverly of Crusaders Networking shares her inspiring journey from award-winning networking facilitator to founder of a transformative business connection platform. Wendy reveals how the pandemic’s disruption sparked her mission to teach professionals that networking isn’t just an activity—it’s a foundational skill for long-term success. She discusses her unique Landscape Assessment tool, which helps individuals identify their natural networking style, and her vision for scaling through online courses, live events, and a book series titled The Currency of Connection.

Wendy also dives into her philosophy of "connecting without expectation" and how sincere relationships—not transactions—drive multi-year business growth. She highlights her upcoming Crusaders Connection Event and plans to expand it nationally, while emphasizing the power of collaboration and strategic partnerships. For entrepreneurs and sales teams alike, Wendy’s insights redefine networking as a measurable, results-driven skill—one that turns conversations into opportunities and transforms how professionals build their futures.