Impact Innovators

Success Stories Worth Sharing by Startup Founders

Real Stories, Real Founders, Actionable Ideas

Welcome to 'Impact Innovators: Founders Stories Worth Sharing; the podcast where real stories and real founders come together to inspire you with actionable ideas!

Every week, we explore the journeys of innovative business founders who’ve turned their unique visions into thriving realities.

Explore stories of creative marketing breakthroughs, strategies that defy the odds, and tales of determination, ingenuity, and success alongside the inevitable failures and challenging days.

Join us as we explore the insights and lessons that can help propel your business forward.

Whether you're starting up or scaling up, these stories are here to motivate and guide you on your entrepreneurial journey.

So, get ready to be inspired as we uncover the impactful stories of business founders just like you.

If you would like to be featured as a guest on the Impact Innovators podcast show, apply for your session here;

https://saas.bolderfuture.com/impact-innovators-podcast-guest-booking

Contributors

Host

Shane Johnston

Shane, an acclaimed digital marketing expert and product launch specialist, is the dynamic force behind Bolder Future Marketing, where he serves as CEO and Business Growth Strategist. Shane develops innovative monetization and growth strategies. His career began through pioneering digital transformations in Fortune 100 companies, enhancing customer experiences in investment banking, e-banking, and e-commerce. Shane's passion now lies in leveraging his corporate expertise for entrepreneurs and business owners eager for exponential growth in the digital era. He offers cutting-edge AI enabled marketing systems along with digital marketing courses such as Ads Coaching Academy, Webinar Academy, and more, along with specialized consulting in growth and product launches. Recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to sales, business launches, and growth, Shane's insights have been featured in prestigious publications like CIO Magazine and Mashable Business.

Guests

Guest

Jelmer Stegnik

Jelmer Stegnik is a dynamic leader in the startup ecosystem. He is currently the Director of the DMZ Business Accelerator in Innisfil.

Passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship, Jelmer guides early-stage companies through growth, focusing on business strategy, scaling, and impactful partnerships. Beyond mentorship, he connects founders with essential resources, networks, and opportunities.

As a former entrepreneur, Jelmer brings hands-on experience to his role, with a global perspective shaped by his diverse career. In today's episode of Impact Innovators, he shares insights on scaling businesses, community-driven innovation, and building companies that create lasting impact.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelmerstegink/

Guest appearance on:

From Idea to Market Fit: How DMZ Innisfil's Business Accelerator Mentorship Programs Are Changing the Game.

Guest

Maria Sucgang

Maria is a multi-award-winning leader with a track record of success in transforming workplace culture and delivering winning strategies. For over 18 years, Maria has been at the forefront of service innovation, notably founding Remotify, a female-founded, woman-led employer of record company that enables freedom and simplifies outsourcing to the Philippines for startups and mid-market businesses globally.
You can connect with Maria or her husband/business partner Erwin at Remotify;
https://remotify.ph/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariacharissesucgang/

Guest appearance on:

From Corporate Life to Remote Work Pioneer: Maria Sucgang’s Journey with Remotify

Guest

Scott Newman

With over 20 years in the renovation industry, Scott has mastered home construction, design, and value enhancement. Now transitioning into real estate, he leverages this expertise and his strong work ethic to help clients make informed investment decisions. Scott’s renovation experience is about recognizing potential, maximizing value, and understanding the details that turn a property into a dream home or a profitable investment. This hands-on background gives him a unique edge in the real estate market, allowing him to see opportunities where others may not. Scott is dedicated to exceeding client expectations, identifying the right property, navigating complex transactions, and providing key market insights. Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/newmansk

Guest appearance on:

The one thing Scott mastered that most startup founders never figure out—until it’s too late