In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, Adam Calli, founder of Arc Human Capital, LLC, shares how a layoff during the pandemic became the catalyst for launching his HR consulting firm. What began as a survival move—taking a $10K/month contract to pay his mortgage—evolved into a thriving fractional HR business serving SMBs with compliance, recruiting, and payroll solutions. Adam reveals how he’s grown the company over 10 years by prioritizing flexibility (no "one-size-fits-all" service packages) and leveraging his "matchmaker" approach to pair clients with seasoned HR consultants.*

Adam dives into his unconventional growth playbook—from strategic networking in B2B groups to earning media placements in HR publications—and why he’s betting on AI-powered recruiting tools to scale. He also shares hard-won lessons on building business credit separate from personal finances, the power of peer advisory groups for founders, and his vision to expand into larger enterprises (250+ employees). For entrepreneurs navigating service-based businesses, Adam’s blend of scrappy resilience and strategic system-building offers a masterclass in sustainable scaling.