
Future-Proofed
Hear insights from other Founders and CEOs across industries and how they are using new emerging technology to drive revenue and gain efficiencies.
AI, data, automations and much, much more.
Episodes
113 episodes
From Basement Builds to Data Center Empire: Joshua Holmes’ Journey
In this episode of Future Proof, Joshua Holmes from Lightspeed Hosting shares his journey from a young tech enthusiast to a leader in the hosting industry. He discusses the evolution of cloud technology, the shift towards hybrid solutions, and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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31:48

Cutting Acoustic Panels with AI: Inside Print’s Unexpected Tech Revolution with Paul Korman
In this episode of Future Proofed, Paul Korman from Truckman's discusses the evolution of the printing industry, the impact of technology and AI on business operations, and the future trends in printing and creative processes. He shares insight...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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27:16

Why Creative CEOs Will Win the AI Race | Andy Markov on Future-Proofed
In this episode of Future-Proofed, Andy Markov, founder of Within, unpacks how his global engineering firm helps startups and enterprises turn AI hype into measurable business outcomes. With over 25 years of experience in UX, engineering, and p...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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35:36

Cybersecurity Basics Most Companies Still Get Wrong | featuring Kevin Johnson
In this episode of Future Proofed, Kevin Johnson shares his journey from a coding enthusiast to the founder of Secure Ideas, a cybersecurity firm. He discusses the evolution of his company, the challenges of managing growth, and the impact of A...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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30:51

How Michael Shapiro Is Rebuilding Local News (One Franchise at a Time)
In this episode of Future-Proofed, Brent sits down with Michael Shapiro, founder and CEO of Tap Into and Hyperlocal News Network, to discuss how his franchise-based model is solving America’s local news crisis. With over 1,800 U.S. towns lackin...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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24:37

How Fossa Achieved Profitability with a Leaner Team and Smarter Tools | ft. Manuel Harnisch
In this episode, Manuel Harnisch, Head of Technical Services at Fossa, shares how his team leveraged AI-powered platforms to drive massive operational efficiency, cut costs, and scale revenue—all while maintaining a lean team. Learn how Fossa t...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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28:22

The Future of Security: AI’s Role in Threat Detection & Compliance ft. Kevin Nikkhoo
Kevin Nikkhoo, CEO of Xenex, shares how AI is transforming cybersecurity—from automating threat detection to reimagining SOC-as-a-service. Discover why AI adoption is urgent, how it augments (not replaces) human analysts, and the future of "dig...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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36:36

The Secret to Viral Growth? AI & Authenticity with Taylor Sutherland
Taylor Sutherland, founder of Charlie’s Soap, shares how AI is revolutionizing his family-run business—from automating outreach to crafting personalized marketing campaigns. Discover how this natural detergent brand competes with industry giant...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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29:57

AI Is Breaking Traditional Marketing & DevOps Adam Sandman on the Future of Software & Go-To-Market
In this episode of Future Proof, Adam Sandman from Inflectra discusses the evolution of his company and the impact of AI on business and software development. He shares insights on navigating AI disruption, the importance of an AI strategy, and...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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34:17

AI in Life Sciences: Cutting Costs & Speeding Drug Development | ft. Keith Parent
In this episode of Future-Proofed Podcast, Keith Parent, CEO of Courtsquared Group, shares how AI is transforming the pharmaceutical industry—from automating document management in clinical trials to accelerating drug development. Discover how ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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27:29

How to Win with AI: Use Case Strategy, First Principles & Real-World Impact | ft. Anuj Gupta
In this episode of Future-Proofed, Brent welcomes once again Anuj Gupta of Gradient Advisors to kick off a powerful series on AI strategy for business leaders. Anuj explains why AI isn’t just another technology but a tectonic shift in computing...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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44:54

Revolutionizing Logistics: AI, Community & CDL Life with Kevin Hall
In this episode of the Future-Proofed Podcast, Kevin Hall, a tech entrepreneur turned logistics innovator, shares his journey from software engineering to founding CDL Life—an AI-powered platform that’s transforming the high-velocity world of t...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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29:04

AI, Brand Strategy & Scaling Smarter: Louis Blaut on the Future of Consulting
How do you integrate AI, automation, and cultural brand strategy to drive smarter business growth? In this Future Proofed episode, we sit down with Louis Blaut, founder of Sole Purpose Marketing and former Googler, to explore how AI is transfor...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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29:32

Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments: Rufei Qian on Fintech, AI, and the Rise of NihaoPay
In this visionary episode of the Future-Proofed Podcast, host Brett Mueller talks with Rufei Qian, CEO of NihaoPay, about reshaping the financial infrastructure that powers global commerce. From helping U.S. merchants accept Alipay and WeChat P...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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22:44

The Power of Storytelling in the Age of AI | Donna Griffit on Startup Pitching & DeckCheck
In this engaging episode of Future-Proofed, Brent sits down with Donna Griffit, world-renowned pitch alchemist and author of Sticking to My Story, to explore the timeless power of storytelling — even in a world driven by AI. Donna unpacks her j...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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34:11

Why AI Will Kill the Junior Developer Role | Christopher Carter of AppRoyo | Future-Proofed Podcast
In this powerhouse episode of Future-Proofed, host Brent Mueller speaks with tech visionary and serial entrepreneur Christopher Carter, founder of AppRoyo and Mugato AI. Chris shares how AI is transforming the ERP and SAP ecosystem, how junior ...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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30:32

GrowthSport & ICanKnow: AI’s Role in Business & Security ft. Bryan Ritchie
In this thought-provoking episode of Future-Proofed, Bryan Ritchie, CEO of GrowthSport and I Can Know, shares his journey from launching 450 startups to leading two tech-forward companies transforming strategy execution and digital lie detectio...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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30:19

From Struggles to Startups: Rahul Nagvadiya on Building Ohana & Leading with AI + Cybersecurity
In this inspiring episode of Future-Proofed, Brent sits down with Rahul Nagvadiya, founder of Ohana Incorporation and Secure Technologies, to explore his journey from launching a company at age 19 to leading global IT, AI, and cybersecurity ven...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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17:55

Revolutionizing Menopause: Sally Mueller on Building Womaness
In this inspiring episode of Future-Proofed, Brent Muller speaks with Sally Mueller, co-founder of Womaness, about modernizing healthy aging and addressing the long-ignored needs of women experiencing menopause. With decades of brand-building e...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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32:48

Why MUVOR Is Shaping the Future of Business Software with Blockchain & ERP? | ft. Tony Walker
In this episode of Future-Proofed, Brent welcomes Tony Walker, founder of the blockchain-based ERP platform MUVOR, to discuss how companies can ditch outdated systems like Salesforce and HubSpot in favor of a more agile, AI-ready, and cost-effe...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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23:00

How RippleNami is Transforming Africa with AI & Data | Jaye Connolly | Future-Proofed Podcast
In this eye-opening episode of Future-Proofed, Brent sits down with Jaye Connolly, CEO of RippleNami, to unpack how AI, data visualization, and e-government are transforming entire countries across Africa. Jaye shares her journey from healthcar...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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31:57

Jon Tucker’s HelpFlow: Supercharging VAs with AI
Jon Tucker, founder of HelpFlow, shares how AI is transforming virtual assistants into hyper-efficient "digital coworkers," saving businesses 40+ hours weekly. Discover how AI copilots, deep research tools, and agentic workflows are solving tal...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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43:19

Revolutionizing Recruiting with Voice AI | Maitreya Wagh of Bolna
In this Future-Proofed episode, Brent Muller interviews Maitreya "Matty" Wagh, the founder of Bolna, a startup that’s transforming the recruitment world using advanced Voice AI. Matty shares his entrepreneurial journey from Bain & Company t...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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27:11

Aspire 6’s Monty Fowler Reveals How to Future-Proof Leadership and Scale Smarter
In this Future-Proofed episode, Brent Muller sits down with Monty Fowler, founder at Aspire 6 and author of Executive Debt: Confronting the Long-Term Cost of Short-Term Decisions. Monty explains how poor strategic decisions create hidden organi...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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30:28

What It Really Takes to Lead and Grow a Tech Company: Lee Roquet's CEO Story
In this episode of Future-Proofed, Brent Muller sits down with Lee Roquet to unpack the hard-won lessons of leading a global performance marketing company through a turnaround under private equity ownership. Lee shares how stepping into a CEO r...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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31:58
