LEADERSHIP
Built by operators with real-world experience across business, media, and talent.
LEADERSHIP
Built by operators with real-world experience across business, media, and talent.
Carter Young didn’t become an operator — he was raised as one.
Entrepreneurship wasn’t a career path; it was the environment he grew up in. For generations, his family built, owned, and operated businesses across multiple industries. His grandmother, Florence Hoover Dumas (born in 1924), was a business owner long before it was common: running and managing multiple ventures in an era when that path wasn’t readily available to women. His family’s roots trace back to the founding of Theresa, New York, where they were among the original families shaping the local economy.
That legacy continued through his father, who built and operated businesses across real estate, retail, automotive, and service industries, including owning multiple major real estate offices and leading a maintenance supply company for over two decades.
From an early age, Carter was immersed in real business environments.. watching, learning, and eventually operating within them.
By his mid-late teens and early twenties, he was already building and managing within businesses professionally. Over time, he developed a reputation for stepping into complex situations, improving operations, and driving measurable growth.
By 2015, after years spent building and scaling businesses from within, it became clear that the value he brought wasn’t tied to a single company.. it was transferable. The same operational discipline, strategic thinking, and execution could be applied across industries.
Having worked inside both high-performing and struggling environments, Carter developed a clear understanding of the pressure business owners carry and how difficult it is to find people who can be trusted to execute at a high level. That experience shaped his approach: to step in, take ownership, and remove complexity so operators can focus on what matters most.
That realization became the foundation for what is now Squared Circle Group.
Today, Carter focuses on business operations, growth strategy, and turnarounds: working directly with companies to improve performance, build systems, and create sustainable results. His approach is rooted in execution, accountability, and real-world experience—not theory.
Outside of work, Carter spends time with his family, weight lifting, and staying connected to the competitive and creative environments that shaped him.
Carlin Young brings a unique blend of creativity, discipline, and real-world resilience to brand and content development.
With a background shaped by responsibility at an early age, she developed a strong work ethic and a natural instinct for helping others: qualities that continue to define her approach today. She began her professional path in emergency services as an EMT, where she learned to operate under pressure, stay composed in critical situations, and put people first.
She has since transitioned her focus into content creation, brand development, and digital strategy: working with businesses and talent to build identity, create engagement, and drive growth.
Her work spans UGC, social media, and brand positioning, helping companies and talent translate attention into meaningful growth.
At Squared Circle Group, Carlin leads content and brand strategy, working closely with both businesses and talent to build presence, clarity, and momentum.
Outside of work, Carlin enjoys time with her family, fitness, and hands-on creative outlets like her delicious sourdough creations!
Arison Cain is a multidisciplinary creative with nearly two decades of experience across content, media, and entertainment.
From an early age, he was immersed in writing, music, and storytelling: developing a creative skillset that spans songwriting, performance, production, and digital media. Over the years, he has built a diverse body of work across music, podcasting, video, and branded content.
His experience includes working with major brands and platforms across advertising, podcasting, and entertainment: bringing both creative vision and execution to every project.
Beyond his creative work, Arison has a deep understanding of audience engagement, content strategy, and how media translates into growth.
At Squared Circle Group, he leads creative direction and media strategy—helping brands and talent develop content that connects, performs, and scales.
Outside of work, Arison continues to write and perform music, create satirical content, and spend time with his family.
Founder & Managing Partner
Operations, Growth, & Turnarounds
Director of Creative & Media
Content, Podcasting, & Brand Strategy
Chief Content Officer
Brand, Content, & UGC Strategy
Carter Young
Leadership
Carlin Young
Arison Cain
Carter Young
Founder & Managing Partner
Operations, Growth, & Turnarounds
Carter Young didn’t become an operator — he was raised as one.
Entrepreneurship wasn’t a career path; it was the environment he grew up in. For generations, his family built, owned, and operated businesses across multiple industries. His grandmother, Florence Hoover Dumas (born in 1924), was a business owner long before it was common: running and managing multiple ventures in an era when that path wasn’t readily available to women. His family’s roots trace back to the founding of Theresa, New York, where they were among the original families shaping the local economy.
That legacy continued through his father, who built and operated businesses across real estate, retail, automotive, and service industries, including owning multiple major real estate offices and leading a maintenance supply company for over two decades.
From an early age, Carter was immersed in real business environments.. watching, learning, and eventually operating within them.
By his mid-late teens and early twenties, he was already building and managing within businesses professionally. Over time, he developed a reputation for stepping into complex situations, improving operations, and driving measurable growth.
By 2015, after years spent building and scaling businesses from within, it became clear that the value he brought wasn’t tied to a single company.. it was transferable. The same operational discipline, strategic thinking, and execution could be applied across industries.
Having worked inside both high-performing and struggling environments, Carter developed a clear understanding of the pressure business owners carry and how difficult it is to find people who can be trusted to execute at a high level. That experience shaped his approach: to step in, take ownership, and remove complexity so operators can focus on what matters most.
That realization became the foundation for what is now Squared Circle Group.
Today, Carter focuses on business operations, growth strategy, and turnarounds: working directly with companies to improve performance, build systems, and create sustainable results. His approach is rooted in execution, accountability, and real-world experience—not theory.
Outside of work, Carter spends time with his family, weight lifting, and staying connected to the competitive and creative environments that shaped him.
Leadership
Carlin Young
Chief Content Officer
Brand, Content, & UGC Strategy
Carlin Young brings a unique blend of creativity, discipline, and real-world resilience to brand and content development.
With a background shaped by responsibility at an early age, she developed a strong work ethic and a natural instinct for helping others: qualities that continue to define her approach today. She began her professional path in emergency services as an EMT, where she learned to operate under pressure, stay composed in critical situations, and put people first.
She has since transitioned her focus into content creation, brand development, and digital strategy: working with businesses and talent to build identity, create engagement, and drive growth.
Her work spans UGC, social media, and brand positioning, helping companies and talent translate attention into meaningful growth.
At Squared Circle Group, Carlin leads content and brand strategy, working closely with both businesses and talent to build presence, clarity, and momentum.
Outside of work, Carlin enjoys time with her family, fitness, and hands-on creative outlets like her delicious sourdough creations!
Arison Cain
Director of Creative & Media
Content, Podcasting, & Brand Strategy
Arison Cain is a multidisciplinary creative with nearly two decades of experience across content, media, and entertainment.
From an early age, he was immersed in writing, music, and storytelling: developing a creative skillset that spans songwriting, performance, production, and digital media. Over the years, he has built a diverse body of work across music, podcasting, video, and branded content.
His experience includes working with major brands and platforms across advertising, podcasting, and entertainment: bringing both creative vision and execution to every project.
Beyond his creative work, Arison has a deep understanding of audience engagement, content strategy, and how media translates into growth.
At Squared Circle Group, he leads creative direction and media strategy—helping brands and talent develop content that connects, performs, and scales.
Outside of work, Arison continues to write and perform music, create satirical content, and spend time with his family.