n this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we are joined by Brett Levy, a seasoned entrepreneur and the driving force behind the global rollout for Red Oxygen. Brett shares his journey as a "perennial early adopter" in the tech space, from his beginnings in mobile-first marketing in South Africa to pioneering second-screen experiences for major TV shows. He opens up about the challenges of being ahead of the curve, emphasizing that for entrepreneurs, persistence through failure is key, and the right timing often makes all the difference.

Brett delves into his current work with Red Oxygen, a 29-year-old company he is helping to pivot back to its roots as a "play to win" gamification studio. He explains how they build engaging, cross-platform WebGL games for brands—from breweries and burger joints to cancer councils—that drive real consumer engagement without the friction of app downloads. Brett also reflects on his long-standing passion for esports, recounting how an early failed tournament 13 years ago fueled his belief in its potential, a belief that has now become a multi-billion dollar industry.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Jessica Playfair, an online fitness and nutrition coach who specializes in helping high-achieving women and mothers navigate weight loss, prenatal and postpartum fitness. Jessica shares her deeply personal journey, from her own struggles with weight throughout her life to facing the challenge of losing 30 pounds postpartum, which became the catalyst for creating her coaching business, Boundless. She reveals how these experiences, combined with her time as a private trainer, led her to develop her signature "Core Method," a framework that places as much emphasis on mindset and sustainable habits as it does on workouts and nutrition.

Jessica details her high-touch, one-on-one coaching program, delivered through a custom app, which includes personalized programming, weekly check-ins, and direct messaging for accountability. She opens up about the realities of running a solopreneur business, discussing the challenges of balancing client delivery with marketing and the need to systemize and delegate to scale her impact. Looking ahead, Jessica shares her goals for the next 12 months, focusing on mastering lead generation to multiply her impact and help more women achieve the lasting wellness she once struggled to find herself.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Ricci Colla, the co-founder and coach at Dose Collaborations. Ricci shares his unconventional journey into entrepreneurship, which began with a decade of working in career guidance for marginalized groups before a chance meeting with a new CEO friend led to his first major business coaching contract. This experience revealed his true passion for helping early-stage founders, leading to the creation of Dose Collaborations, a business dedicated to combating the high failure rate of new startups by providing clarity, confidence, and collaborative support.

Ricci delves into his "KISS" (Keep It Super Simple) methodology, designed to cut through the overwhelm that plagues founders in their first 0-3 years of business. He outlines his multi-tiered approach, from one-on-one coaching to an upcoming membership community, all aimed at making business support affordable and accessible. Looking ahead, Ricci shares his ambitious vision to build a 3,000-member community and host a large-scale, high-energy annual event, creating a "business home" where founders can find safety, support, and sustainable growth.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Connor Donnelly, the founder of Linked Leverage LLC. Connor shares his journey from a background in sustainability consulting and teaching to becoming a career and networking coach, a path he discovered after years of peers consistently seeking his advice on mastering LinkedIn. He explains how witnessing the seismic shift in the job market—where AI now filters thousands of applications and a candidate's LinkedIn profile has become the primary introduction—inspired him to build a business dedicated to helping professionals stand out by blending human authenticity with data-driven precision.

Connor details his multi-faceted approach, which includes one-on-one career coaching, specialized LinkedIn profile optimization, and highly-rated group workshops aimed at organizations and universities. He emphasizes the critical importance of a strong LinkedIn presence in today's "AI gig economy," backing it up with compelling statistics on networking's role in landing jobs. Looking ahead, Connor discusses his vision for scaling his impact by systemizing his operations and training others in his methodology, all while navigating the challenge of educating a market that is only just beginning to understand why his services are now mission-critical.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Fabrice Beillard, the founder of Australia Business Coaching. Fabrice shares his unconventional journey from a successful corporate career in business turnarounds to entrepreneurship, a path he chose to escape corporate politics. He details the founding of his coaching practice in 2011, which quickly grew internationally through referrals, and his evolution from one-on-one consulting to creating scalable programs and a community for high-achieving business owners.

Fabrice delves into his dual-focused approach: his "Super Growth" program, an affordable offering for early-stage founders to master business fundamentals, and his core work with established, multi-seven-figure businesses. He explains his mission to help these successful owners achieve not just greater profitability, but true self-sustained enterprises that grant them more free time, better health, and a positive impact—what he calls moving "from good to god (or goddess)." Looking ahead, Fabrice candidly discusses his current challenge of scaling his lead generation to serve more people and his exciting vision to create an "Enlightened Elite Society" and a future holistic eco-resort.

n this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Matt Remphrey, the founder of Parallax Design, a brand strategy and packaging design agency specializing in the wine, beer, and spirits industry. Matt shares his journey from working at a large design agency to starting his own business almost 25 years ago, a decision he made after a trip to the US revealed that the work he was doing in Adelaide was on par with—if not better than—that of major international studios. He discusses the pivotal shift from being a generalist agency to niching down into the drinks sector, a move that was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and ultimately opened doors to a global clientele and more strategic, high-value projects.

Matt delves into the core of his work, which spans from brand strategy and naming to packaging, marketing, and a growing focus on e-commerce and digital strategy. He explains how his agency helps drinks brands stand out in a competitive market by feeding consumer-driven brands that resonate with specific audiences. Looking ahead, Matt outlines the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, including global headwinds for alcoholic beverages and the strategic push into the non-alcoholic and functional drinks space, all while aiming to grow revenue by building deeper, long-term partnerships with his clients.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Nick Musica, an executive coach and digital marketing expert. Nick shares his unique journey from discovering the world of SEO in the early 2000s to his current work helping leaders unlock their potential. He delves into the pivotal moment in 2019 when a major Google algorithm update reshaped his career path, steering him toward the impactful work of executive coaching and leadership development.

Nick provides a fascinating look into his methodology, which is anchored by the Harrison Assessment—a detailed tool that maps an individual's "operating system" and behavioral habits. He explains how he uses these insights to help executives and their teams achieve greater self-awareness, improve collaboration, and drive resilient, sustainable growth for their businesses. Nick makes a compelling case for why working on the inner game of leadership often has a more profound and lasting impact on a company's success than any external marketing tactic alone.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Persia Lawson, one of the UK's most successful love coaches and an acclaimed author. Persia shares her deeply personal and unlikely journey into coaching, which began with a childhood marked by her parents' addiction and her own struggles with perfectionism and chaotic relationships. She details how a life-changing trip to Thailand and a pivotal piece of advice from her father—"focus on the insides, and the outsides will take care of themselves"—set her on a path of healing that evolved into blogging, a book deal, and ultimately, her coaching career.

Persia delves into the core of her work with high-achieving, career-focused women, outlining her signature "Love for Leaders" program that takes clients through a three-phase journey of "Heal, Attract, and Commit." She emphasizes moving beyond dating apps to cultivate "magnetic energy" and meet partners in authentic ways, blending her classical acting background with therapeutic techniques. With over 13 years in the industry, Persia offers a seasoned perspective on the resilience required in entrepreneurship, stressing that genuine passion and a mission to serve—born from her own transformative journey—are the true keys to longevity and impact in the coaching world.