In this episode of Founders Future, with host Natalie Borovska, we’re joined by Brian A. Street, founder of Your Legacy Begins Now, who shares his journey from working in the child welfare system to building a mission-driven business that bridges entrepreneurship and social impact. Witnessing firsthand how underserved youth aged out of the system without the tools to succeed, Brian was inspired to create a company focused on helping organizations generate sustainable funding while empowering individuals to build lasting legacies. His background in psychology and social work shapes his unique approach, blending emotional intelligence with strategic business growth.

Brian dives into his organic approach to client acquisition, emphasizing authentic connections, community-building, and thought leadership through platforms like Clubhouse and LinkedIn. He explains how his work centers on mental and emotional regulation, financial behavior, and entrepreneurship development—helping both individuals and institutions uncover root causes rather than applying surface-level solutions. Looking ahead, Brian shares his vision of scaling his online community, publishing his book Pain: Pain is Inevitable, What You Do With It Matters, and launching a financial behavior curriculum for universities, all while continuing to create meaningful impact.

Connect with Brian A. Street:

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

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianastreet

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we’re joined by Ken Collins, founder of Strategic Horizons Consulting and owner of Ken Collins Marketing, who shares his decades-long journey across military service, IT, and entrepreneurship. From working alongside high-level military leadership to building and scaling his own marketing agency, Ken reflects on how early exposure to large-scale operations shaped his ability to balance vision with execution. His path includes multiple pivots, including stepping away from marketing during the rise of AI and rediscovering his true strength in business consulting.

Ken dives into the evolving landscape of marketing, highlighting the growing gap between AI-driven solutions and human-led strategy. He shares why he returned to “old-school” marketing principles, the importance of building scalable systems, and his philosophy of creating businesses as assets—not jobs. The conversation also explores his current focus on rebuilding his marketing agency, structuring teams through contractors, and aligning his business decisions with a long-term retirement and exit strategy.

Connect with Ken Collins:

🔗 Website: https://kencollinsmarketing.com

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-collins-marketing

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Natalie Borovska, we’re joined by Daria Tilikanova, a customer acquisition coach, Venture Fellow at Winner Capital, and Co-Director of Startup Grind Toronto. Daria shares her journey from building and selling an offline English school in Russia to transitioning into online education and coaching, driven initially by financial necessity and later by a passion for entrepreneurship. Now based in Toronto, she works closely with service providers, agencies, and increasingly startup founders, helping them build scalable customer acquisition systems and sustainable businesses.

Daria dives into her approach to lead generation through personal branding, LinkedIn, and in-person networking, emphasizing the importance of relationships in today’s digital-first world. She also reflects on her current transition into the startup ecosystem, her focus on learning and adapting to rapidly evolving technologies, and the challenges of keeping pace with constant change—especially in the age of AI. With a strong belief in continuous growth, Daria highlights how coaching allows her to both guide clients and deeply understand market dynamics while exploring future business opportunities.