In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Eugen Ilie, founder of Growth 100, to unpack his visionary approach to scalable, fractional growth teams tailored for early-stage companies. With a background deeply rooted in growth strategy and demand generation, Eugen shares how Growth 100 is redefining how startups access top-tier marketing and analytics talent—without the overhead of hiring full-time teams.

Eugen opens up about the modular structure of Growth 100, emphasizing how companies can tap into a flexible hub of experts—spanning growth strategy, paid media, analytics, product, and creative—only when they need them. As someone who's worked intimately with founders, Eugen knows firsthand that growth is meaningless without aligning it to business objectives, and that modern growth leaders must think like entrepreneurs themselves.

We dive into how he’s building Growth 100 from the ground up, why he’s laser-focused on client success over volume, and how he’s carefully balancing supply and demand in a service model that relies heavily on trust, efficiency, and strategic thinking. Eugen also shares thoughtful insights on the role of trust circles, staying agile, and maintaining a growth mindset in the face of uncertainty.

If you’re a founder thinking about how to scale without overhiring—or wondering how to bring elite growth capabilities into your business without burning your budget—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.