05/29/2026
It's Founder Friday Spotlight at Sandbox, and this week we’re highlighting Shane Johnston, Founder of Bolder Future.
A lot of founders are moving fast.
Fewer are stepping back to ask if they’re building the right thing, in the right way.
That’s the space Shane works in.
Through Bolder Future, he helps founder-led businesses scale smarter using AI systems, automation workflows, and strategic growth frameworks. As a Fractional Chief AI Officer and marketing strategist, his focus is on turning complex technology into practical systems that actually improve how businesses operate, from attracting clients to making better decisions with data.
Over the past decade, Shane has helped generate more than $30 million in revenue across products and marketing initiatives, always grounded in one thing: making systems work better.
Even as an active member of the Sandbox community, the RIC Accelerator created a new layer of clarity in how he approaches his own work.
“I’ve been part of the Sandbox community for a while, but participating in the RIC Accelerator program added a whole new level of clarity and momentum to what I’m building… The mentors challenge your assumptions, push you to validate what really matters, and help you sharpen your thinking around product, market fit, and business model.”
Because sometimes the biggest shift isn’t doing more.
It’s thinking better about what you’re already building.
