Whitney Akinola shares her journey from a career in software engineering to founding Future Proof, a consulting firm focused on helping businesses adapt through automation and tech integration. Discussing the challenges and excitement of entrepreneurship, she emphasizes the importance of embracing technology to future-proof small businesses.

📌 Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:00 - A journey from layoff to entrepreneurship
00:02:30 - The inspiration behind FutureProof
00:04:20 - Early dreams of entrepreneurship
00:06:05 - Embracing technology without fear
00:07:50 - Automation for small businesses
00:09:35 - Finding the right niche or staying flexible
00:12:15 - Next steps and services for FutureProof
00:13:45 - How to connect with FutureProof

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