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

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

Wolf Financial

Chief Executive Officer

• Host LIVE daily audio streams educating 275,000+ listeners on opportunities in the stock market, real estate, & crypto
• Build pitchbooks, oversee firm marketing, and manage social medias
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train employees
• Responsible for revenue, operations, legal, compliance, and risk

Company Owner

The Investing Authority

• Mastering multi-point audience & Retail Focused Investor Relations

Co-Founder

Versa Capital Management

•	Researched and evaluated new Versa investment opportunities in North American- based businesses with revenues of $50 million to $1 billion specializing in distressed asset targeting 
•	Provided daily portfolio maintenance to nine portfolio companies encompassing over $1.3 billion of assets
•	Analyzed earnings reports, webcasts, and call transcripts from industry leaders in each portfolio sector on a quarterly basis to determine strategic business opportunities available to portfolio companies

Private Equity Analyst

Goldman Sachs

•	Supported three teams of Private Wealth Advisors managing over $5 Billion in assets and maintaining relationships with 50+ ultra-high net worth individuals and institutional clients
•	Analyzed custom portfolio reviews utilizing proprietary software to incorporate detailed historical performance reports, economic and financial market outlooks, and optimize asset allocation breakdowns
•	Conducted extensive due diligence on new business opportunities by identifying strategic funding and liquidity events for individuals, companies, and select foundations

Financial Analyst | Private Wealth Management

BlaxBaum Consulting

•	Designed, created, and edited resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and job applications
•	Guided college and high school-aged students through the entire interview process including interview question preparation, prior and post employer email composition, and other professional services.
• Provided employer analyses detailing key financial information, leadership details, company goals and more, providing our clients with valuable insight into what companies are searching for

Success Consultant

Powelton Village Ward District 

•	Unanimously voted by the ward committee as the Chair for the 24th ward Young Politicians
• Served as a liaison between the municipality and the community
•	Endorsed and voted upon candidates for Ward Leader
•	Represented a wide variety of community interests and meet regularly under the Ward Councilor
•	Engaged the community, communicating their interests properly, while holding the municipality accountable
•	Made representations and recommendations for any conflict affecting our ward

Executive Committee Ward Official

TIFF Investment Management

• Performed routine tie-out process of all of TIFF’s semi-annual and monthly holdings reports to ensure all securities, valuations, and shares data were represented fairly and correctly for current and prospective clients
• Streamlined the entire Operations and Compliance Due Diligence process, which consisted of tracking visits needed to be scheduled for all managers, communicating with managers to complete our Due Diligence Questionnaire, and moderating debrief calls to inform all coworkers 
• Various tasks such as analyzing changes in valuations of real estate properties by examining their quarterly and year-end financial statements and keeping a daily track of a certain percentage of our common stocks that needed to be held in case a client wanted to redeem but was invested in any of our illiquid securities

Finance and Accounting Analyst

CEO of WOLF Financial | #1 Twitter Spaces Host for Investors | 300K Followers on Twitter | Follow me for daily insights on personal development, career growth, financial strategies, and life tips.

Gav Blaxberg is the CEO of WOLF Financial, a financial media brand dedicated to providing daily live audio education to 400,000+ stock market, real estate, and crypto investors. With a professional background in PWM at Goldman Sachs and PE at Versa, this dynamic speaker engages his audience in high-energy conversations, featuring accomplished speakers worldwide as the hallmarks of WOLF’s daily Twitter Spaces.

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People don’t just work for a paycheck; they work for fulfillment.

If your employees don’t feel valued or supported, they’ll seek better options elsewhere.

A thriving workplace is built on trust, recognition, and a sense of belonging.

It's about investing in your people, fostering growth, and creating an inclusive culture.

When employees feel connected to their work and team, they choose to stay.

Here are 12 essential reasons why your employees never quit when they are:

𝟏. 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝 
↳ Their contributions are recognized and appreciated.

𝟐. 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 
↳ They receive the resources and guidance needed to succeed.

𝟑. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 
↳ Their roles push them to grow and develop new skills.

𝟒. 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 
↳ They have the autonomy to make meaningful decisions.

𝟓. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 
↳ Their opinions and insights are taken seriously.

𝟔. 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 
↳ Their values match the company’s mission and culture.

𝟕. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 
↳ They’re given responsibilities that reflect confidence in their abilities.

𝟖. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 
↳ They have a healthy work-life balance that respects personal time.

𝟗. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 
↳ They feel part of a strong, supportive team culture.

𝟏𝟎. 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 
↳ Their compensation and benefits reflect their value to the company.

𝟏𝟏. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 
↳ Their hard work and achievements are publicly celebrated.

𝟏𝟐. 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 
↳ They feel a sense of stability and confidence in their role and the company.

For you, what is the reason you stay on the team? 

Share below! ⬇️ 

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CEO of WOLF Financial | #1 Source of Information for Investors | 500K+ Followers on Twitter | Follow me for daily insights on personal development, career growth, financial strategies, and life tips.

This is how self-worth LOOKS in practice.

You got rejected?

Cool. Move on. 👋

No begging.
No chasing.
No explaining yourself into exhaustion.

Why?

Because people who know their value don’t force fit.

They choose themselves — first, last, always.

Here’s why that mindset wins:
 🟢 It’s grounded in confidence (not desperation)
 🟢 It creates magnetism (you attract, not pursue)
 🟢 It saves time (yours, and theirs)

You’re not for everyone.

And that’s your power.

The second you stop chasing is the second the right things start catching up.

Who else needed this reminder today?

Share below! ⬇️ 

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What holds most people back
isn't time or age—
it's waiting for permission.

We wait for:

→ The "right" moment.
→ Someone to validate our idea.
→ A perfect plan to appear.

But no one’s coming to hand you a permission slip.

You have to give it to yourself.

When I took my first leap,
I didn’t have everything figured out.

What I had was a reason—and the courage to start.

The truth? Most people delay their dreams
not because they’re incapable,
but because they’re scared to act without approval.

You don’t need a degree, title, or milestone
to start becoming who you want to be.

You just need to decide it’s time.

So—what would you do
if you stopped waiting for permission?

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Too many people believe that once school ends, learning stops.

That mindset is the fastest way to limit your potential.

The truth is:
Self-education is where real growth happens.

No curriculum.
No teachers pushing you.
No deadlines forcing your hand.

Just you vs. your ambition.

The world rewards those who take ownership of their own learning.

Because knowledge acquired by choice, not obligation, is powerful.

It's the difference between surviving and thriving.

Here's the 5-step framework I follow when self-educating:

1. Find a burning curiosity 🔥
 ↳ What topic would you study even if no one paid you?
 ↳ That’s usually where your edge will develop.

2. Break it down into skills 📚
 ↳ Big goals are overwhelming. Skills are manageable.
 ↳ Focus on one small skill at a time.

3. Set up a daily learning sprint 🚀
 ↳ 10–20 minutes daily.
 ↳ Consistency beats intensity.

4. Apply what you learn immediately 🛠️
 ↳ Knowledge without action fades fast.
 ↳ Try, fail, tweak, and repeat.

5. Reflect and adjust 🧠
 ↳ Every 30 days, ask:
 "Am I better than I was a month ago?"

 ↳ If yes, double down. If no, pivot.

At the end of the day:

Those who self-educate control their future.
Those who don't, leave it to chance.

Which skill are you teaching yourself right now?

Let’s hold each other accountable in the comments ⬇️

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No paycheck is worth your peace of mind.

A toxic work environment will drain you, change you, and leave you feeling less than who you are.

Here's the hard truth:

If your workplace consistently puts your well-being last, it’s time to put yourself first.

↳ Your mental health matters. 
Don’t sacrifice it for a job that doesn’t value you.

↳ Leaving isn't quitting; it’s choosing yourself. 
You deserve a place where you’re respected and supported.

↳ Boundaries are non-negotiable. 
Remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup.

Prioritize your mental health.

Because no job is worth losing yourself.

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Stop glorifying a busy life over a peaceful mind. It's costing you more than you think ⬇️

I used to chase productivity as if it was the only marker of success.

Work more. Achieve more. Rest less. Repeat.

But I realized the hard way:

The hustle comes with hidden costs.

Here's why constantly grinding doesn't mean you're truly winning:

❌ Chronic Stress

When you're always in 'go mode,' your body never gets the chance to reset. This can lead to anxiety, sleep issues, and long-term health problems.

❌ Shallow Connections

Being busy 24/7 leaves little room for genuine moments with loved ones. Your relationships start to feel like checkboxes, not meaningful bonds.

❌ Diminished Creativity

Overworking narrows your focus. True creativity and problem-solving often happen when your mind has space to wander and recharge.

❌ Burnout Masked as Success

You might feel accomplished for pushing through, but long-term exhaustion can leave you empty when the initial pride wears off.

The solution? Balance.

Success isn’t just measured in milestones hit; it's about feeling fulfilled while achieving them.

Do you agree or disagree? 

Let’s talk below ⬇️

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Most people stop learning after school.
Top performers never do.

The difference isn’t talent.
It’s mindset — and how they treat growth.

Here’s how high performers think:

1/ Stay Coachable, Always
 ↳ They seek feedback like it's gold
 ↳ Ego down. Awareness up.

2/ Learn Beyond the Job
 ↳ 85% of career success comes from soft skills
 ↳ They master communication, influence, adaptability

3/ Build a Skill Stack
 ↳ Not just one strength — multiple
 ↳ They combine knowledge across domains for compounding value

4/ Treat Learning Like a Habit
 ↳ 15 mins a day compounds to 90+ hours a year
 ↳ They don’t wait for permission — they create momentum

5/ Apply What You Learn
 ↳ Reading isn't enough — action is the edge
 ↳ Real learning = feedback loops + execution

If you want to rise fast, don’t just work harder.

Learn faster. Learn smarter.

What’s something you’re learning right now? 👇

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The Ultimate Leadership Formula:

Vision + Empathy + Support = Leadership

All three components are essential for effective leadership. But remove just one, and the formula falters.

↳ Without Vision:

A leader becomes aimless, lacking direction and purpose. They may struggle to inspire their team, leading to confusion and disengagement as goals become unclear.

↳ Without Empathy:

A leader risks isolation, failing to connect with their team’s needs and feelings. This disconnection can create a culture of resentment, where team members feel undervalued and unheard.

↳ Without Support:

A leader encounters stagnation, unable to foster growth and development within their team. Without support, innovative ideas may go unrecognized, and progress stalls.

👇 So, it’s crucial to nurture all three parts of this formula:

1. Vision:
Cultivate a clear and inspiring vision. Regularly communicate it to your team, ensuring everyone is aligned and motivated to achieve shared goals.

2. Empathy:
Practice active listening and understanding. Make an effort to connect with your team members, acknowledging their perspectives and needs.

3. Support:
Provide the resources and encouragement your team needs to thrive. Empower them to take initiative and embrace challenges, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.

Embrace this formula, and watch how it transforms your leadership approach.

The true measure of a leader is their ability to uplift and unite their team.

Adapted by: Victoria Repa

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿. 🌾

Leadership isn’t loud. It’s patient. Intentional. Rooted.

The best leaders think like farmers:
They don’t yell at potential.
They cultivate it.

Because real growth takes time — and pressure doesn’t speed it up.

6 overlooked habits of leaders who grow lasting teams:

1. They don't rush results
 ↳ They know depth takes time — not deadlines.

2. They adapt to the soil
 ↳ Not every strategy works in every context.

3. They clear the weeds early
 ↳ Poor habits and ego don’t get ignored.

4. They nourish consistently
 ↳ Recognition, feedback, clarity — like water and sunlight.

5. They let roots take hold
 ↳ Trust is built slowly, not forced quickly.

6. They respect the seasons
 ↳ Some seasons are for sowing, some for harvesting — all require care.

Growth isn’t forced.
It’s fostered.

The leaders who get this?

They don’t burn out their teams trying to grow overnight.

They build something that lasts.

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There’s a moment in everyone’s life when a choice looks small on the surface…
but costs far more than it shows.

It usually starts quietly.
A compromise here.
A shrug there.
A little bending so things stay “peaceful.”

And before you know it, you’re negotiating with your own integrity just to keep the room calm.

The tricky part?
Losing yourself doesn’t happen in one dramatic scene.
It happens in tiny agreements you make against your better judgment.

And the invoice always arrives later:
resentment, exhaustion, a version of yourself you barely recognize.

Self-respect isn’t loud, but it’s firm.
It’s the line that keeps you whole when everything else tries to pull you apart.

If something requires you to shrink, silence yourself, or betray what you know is right—
that’s not an opportunity.
That’s a warning.

You can rebuild money.
You can rebuild relationships.

But rebuilding the trust you have in yourself… that’s the most expensive repair you'll ever make.

Walk away from anything that asks you to abandon who you are.
Nothing is worth that kind of price.

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Most people chase “great work.”
But great work isn’t an outcome — it’s a by-product of alignment.

You feel it the moment you stop forcing paths that don’t fit.
The moment you quit trying to love something that drains you.
The moment your effort starts to flow instead of fight.

That’s when the work gets sharper.
That’s when the ideas land cleaner.
That’s when consistency stops feeling like discipline and starts feeling like oxygen.

Here’s how to move toward work that actually lights you up:

1. Follow the pull, not the pressure
 ↳ The work you’re built for feels magnetic long before it feels logical.

2. Study your energy, not just your skills
 ↳ What you return to without being asked is your compass.

3. Protect your curiosity
 ↳ It’s the earliest signal of a path worth exploring.

4. Stop settling for work that shrinks you
 ↳ “Comfortable” is often just slowly losing altitude.

Quiet truth:

You don’t find your thing by thinking harder.
You find it by refusing to settle for anything less than something you can love.

Great work isn’t discovered.
It’s uncovered.
One aligned decision at a time.

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