In this episode of Founders Future, with host Nick Cicciari, we sit down with Francesca Furchtgott, co-founder of Mariner 11, to explore her journey from corporate strategy to building a flexible, high-impact marketing business. Francesca shares how her experience at Harvard Business School and in-house roles led her to identify a major gap in the market—small and mid-sized businesses lacked access to both strategic marketing leadership and execution. This realization inspired her to create a hybrid model that combines fractional CMO expertise with a hands-on execution team.

She dives into how Mariner 11 helps businesses stand out in an AI-driven world where content is abundant but authenticity is rare. Francesca emphasizes the importance of human connection in marketing, highlighting the balance between warmth and competence in building trust and driving conversions. She also shares her approach to growth through content marketing, LinkedIn presence, and relationship-building, along with her plans to expand through in-person events and thought leadership. This episode offers valuable insights for founders looking to build authentic brands and scale strategically.

Connect with Francesca Furchtgott:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescafurchtgott

🌐 Website: https://www.mariner11.com