Sean Kelly

Founder & Investor. Building companies at the intersection of health, media & founder performance.

Hey there, I’m Sean. I play at the intersection of investing, media and human performance.

I’m a three-time INC 500 founder & entrepreneur with businesses in eCommerce, SaaS, media and B2B services that have collectively generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

Right now, I serve as a General Partner at The Family Fund and am the CEO of Significant Publications, a B2B digital media holding company.

I'm particularly passionate about our brand FounderIV in support of today's founder-athletes. We help today's top entrepreneurs achieve breakout performance in their personal and professional lives.

I co-founded and led multiple other companies, including SnackNation, a health-centric foodservice and brand discovery platform that served 20,000 businesses across the US. 

Under my leadership, SnackNation was honored as one of the country’s Best Workplaces by Inc. Magazine, recognized for Top Company Culture by Entrepreneur Magazine, and certified as a Great Workplace by Great Place to Work®.

Forbes listed me as one of the top 30 leaders under 30 and one of America’s most promising CEOs under 35. Comparably also ranked me among the country’s top 50 small-to-medium sized business CEOs multiple years in a row. 

Outside of the business world, I’m a two-time national medalist in freestyle snowboarding, hold an advisory role at the growth capital firm, Meaningful Partners, have a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University and am an avid sports fan of all Michigan sports teams (especially the Wolverines).

I currently live in Venice, CA with my wife and college sweetheart, Shannon, and our goldendoodle, Jameson.

Chairman

Health > Politics

36 hrs in DC for the MAHA Summit.

After receiving a biomedical engineering degree I decided to forego med school to instead focus on prevention via entrepreneurship (and now investing).

Since the age of 12 (when my grandpa - still alive and strong at 96 -  first gave me biomed & nutrition journals to read) health & nutrition has been my greatest passion.

To me, this isn't about politics. It's about helping people transform their life experience by elevating their mental, physical and spiritual health.

I don't believe there are many more important endeavors....

And was happy to spend the last day and a half with folks who feel similarly.

Some of the highlights:

i) Masterminding with better-for-you CPG legends Bill Weiland & Bill Moses (both who inspire me with their tenacity, generosity & commitment to improving America's health)

ii) Hanging out with one of my favorite founders Jacob Peters of Superpower and finally meeting his top-tier co-founder Max Marchione (both dedicating their lives to improving America's healthcare system via the world's best longevity + AI doctor platform)

iii) Meeting dozens of early-stage founders & investors in some of the fields we're most excited about at The Family Fund & Founder Community: 

- mitochondrial diagnostics
- peptide manufacturing & delivery
- metabolic health therapy
- Parkinson's alleviation 
- neurodegeneration prevention

If you're building a company that is solving a important health problem in the world, I'd love to learn more. Hit me up!

We built the first Founderland in 10 weeks.

And almost died.

This past year we gave ourselves 6 months and built an external team to do it and it still wasn’t enough time.

So for next year’s event we decided to make the build a year-round affair…

And are focused on making Founderland a brand that lives throughout the year, not just as once-every-October event.

It’s funny to see how random ideas become full-time jobs lol

Took a quick trip to NYC this week to discuss Founderland ‘26 with one of our top partners J.P. Morgan  

The verdict?

It’s going to be big. 

Perhaps not as big as JPM’s new $3B global HQ at 270 Park Ave (most spectacular office I’ve been in w/ a Warhol or Jasper Johns around every corner)…

But still pretty big and lots of fun with a yuge amount of deals commenced (misspelling intentional)

Thanks for the tour Michael Conte you’re a legend and friend.

And glad to see you’re carrying Ancient Crunch Inc. MASA chips in all of your shops!

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Current health travel stack:

Zoomed off to NYC, Philly and Austin this week.

Back to back meetings all day, late dinners and sports games at night, and planes trains and automobiles like we all know.

Seems like 1/2 of the people I’ve met have a cold.

Here’s what I take on the road to feel good while away…

and do my best to arrive home feeling not-dead to the fam. Works most of the time ;)

 - Sinus rinse bottle filled with filtered water, betadine and salt/baking soda (use after every flight, likely illness prevention tactic #1)

- Zinc acetate lozenges if I’m feeling worn down or fatigued

- KetoneIQ every morning when I wake up to get that cognitive boost

- Momentous whey protein, plant protein, and creatine (10g) + Supergut fiber blended 1-2x per day to supplement diet

- Momentous Sleep pack + medical mouth tape + sleep mask every night

- Metal shaker bottle that doesn’t get gross

- Some type of hydration packets 2x/day minimum (right now using Dry Water)

- WIP 100mg energy pouches for a little boost early in the day usually before workout

- Another ~20 or so supplements in my vitamin case that I pre-fill for each day prior to the week

Sure, sleep/nutrition/exercise are essential and the most  important…but it’s near impossible to not sacrifice them a bit while playing the part of road warrior…so at least for me, travel supplementation is key.

Momentous Ketone-IQ DryWater Supergut

Dunkin'​

I've blended my years of business savvy with the Dunkin' magic to create a caffeine-fueled empire!

𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘺 2 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘐—

 ▶ Managed network operations seamlessly to scale.
 ▶ Ensured a consistent year-over-year revenue growth.
 ▶ Transformed our franchise into a community supporting hub.

𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙩? ☕️

The coffee and donuts are on me, after all, I own the place.

Franchise Owner

Signifer Ventures

For someone who has been in this industry for many years. 

I see self-proclaimed “𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨” spreading hollow knowledge everywhere,

But most of them are selling half-baked solutions!

I started at 15 and today we run several multi-million-dollar businesses.

𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯, 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦,

Handled all the REAL chaos, 
Captured off-market properties, 
Built a solid investment portfolio
Delivered top-notch experiences, 

𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵,

We’ve done the real work. 
We’ve gotten our hands dirty. 
We’ve played the game on the field. 

And with 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨,

We’re here to bring the REAL back into investing. 

Because today, this industry needs genuine leadership—𝙣𝙤 𝙛𝙪𝙨𝙨, 𝙣𝙤 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨, 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨!

We are not just here to bridge the gap, 

We’re here to create a 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺. 

So if you are seeking no-nonsense investment insights and business
mentorship—

𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦!

Chief Executive Officer

Angiolillo Management Group 

We manage Dunkin' franchises just like our expert baristas handle the rush hours— 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙙!

𝘈𝘵 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘰 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱,

We're more than just a management company—we're partners in success!

Whether it’s:

Overseeing day-to-day activities
Securing deals for the new locations
Forming strong bonds with franchisees
Handling leases, renovations & expansions
Coaching franchisees for effective operations

We don’t just manage end-to-end operations—𝙬𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡 𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙩!

President

I’m that '𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙂𝙪𝙮' you’re looking for on LinkedIn | Dunkin' Franchise Owner | CEO of Signifer Ventures 🚀

You’re done with the noise. You want results—and you’re ready to do whatever it takes to achieve them.

Let’s get this straight: there are NO shortcuts. 

So forget the hype about "10X returns in two weeks" from marketing hustlers. 

And focus on grit, strategy, and relentless execution.

Because that’s how I built an 8-figure empire.
Spanning franchises and real estate.
And it’s how you’ll build yours.

My story started at 15, grinding behind the counter at Dunkin’. 

I didn’t have a roadmap.
But I had hunger, ambition, and a work ethic that wouldn’t quit. 

Every hour I put in laid the foundation for the portfolio I lead today:

- Multiple million-dollar franchises.
- A thriving CRE and multifamily real estate portfolio.
- 200+ employees and a self-funded, self-managed operation.

It wasn’t easy. 

Deals fell apart, properties underperformed, and setbacks tested my resolve. 

But here’s the thing: every challenge was a lesson that made me better. 

Now, my blueprint is a proven system.
One that is built on experience, not theory.

So, here’s your choice:

1. If you’re serious about building real wealth, let’s connect.
2. If you're ready to work through the grind and stay in the game, let’s talk.

Because building wealth isn’t glamorous - it’s hard work. 

But for those who dare to pursue it, the results speak for themselves. 

Check out my featured section to see what we’ve built, and how you can start building too.

Here’s to pure results and zero BS!

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