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

My entire life, I thought I was going to be a Doctor just like my father.
 
Then in 2017, I realized it wasn't my passion.
 
So, I decided to end my pre-medicine college track.
 
But, before I could, I had to have a plan.
 
My dad grew his medicine practice by building relationships and grow by word of mouth.
 
These same relationships he built were the foundation for me to seek help and learn about other career paths.
 
So, I started calling his network.
 
The second call I made was to his financial planner, Timmy.
 
Timmy taught me that there's 3 things everybody thinks about before they fall asleep.
 
1st: Did I hurt anyone today? If so, you can talk to someone about that.
 
2nd: Am I healthy? If not, you can call your doctor tomorrow - that's my Dad.
 
3rd: Have I made the right financial decisions for my family? That's where I come in.
 
I'm okay with batting 3rd in that lineup.
 
Since that day, I've spent my time simplifying financial decisions for my clients.
 
How I can help you:

➡️Review every year because life happens and things change
➡️Feel confident to make difficult financial decisions
➡️Develop a simple, implementable financial plan
➡️Hold you accountable to your goals

My results:

➡️The best 1st year my agency has ever seen in its 130+ year history
➡️Rookie of the year 2021
➡️New Advisor of the year 2021
➡️Over 100 households (and counting) receiving my help & expertise

If you want to learn more about how I help my clients and see if we’re a fit, you can schedule on my calendar HERE👇🏼

Calendly.com/sallavanti/intro

Mando Sallavanti III

Freedom Path Wealth

Freedom Path Wealth is a financial planning firm built for top performers in Big Tech, especially those at Salesforce, Oracle, and Paycom.

We help high-earning account executives take control of stock compensation, manage variable income, reduce taxes, and turn peak earning years into lifelong financial freedom.

Whether you're navigating equity compensation, planning early retirement, or just tired of feeling like your money isn't working hard enough, you'll get a customized strategy and ongoing partnership built for your lifestyle.

Disclosures: Securities and investment advisory services offered through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC. Supervisory Office: 2 Bala Plaza, Suite 901, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Tel: 610-766-3000. CA Insurance License #4148846. Domiciled in PA. Freedom Path Wealth is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC or its affiliated companies.

I am licensed to sell insurance in: AL, AZ, CA, DE, FL, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, WI, WV, UT. CA Insurance License #4148846. Domiciled in PA.

Armando Sallavanti is registered to transact securities business in: AL, AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY.

Founder and Financial Advisor

Followers to Fact Finders

Teaching growth-minded financial advisors to generate fact finders using LinkedIn without paid ads, ghostwriters, or awkward asks to their network.

Over the past 3 years, I've scaled my own advisory revenue by 100%+ using organic LinkedIn strategies, generating 1,000+ leads and over $1,000,000 in revenue while earning a Top 25 spot in financial planning fees at MassMutual in 2024.

Unlike marketing gurus teaching theory from the sidelines, I'm a producing CFP® sharing exactly what works in the trenches. 

My coaching community delivers:

- 2 monthly live group coaching calls with real-world strategy
- Complete LinkedIn system covering profile optimization, content strategy, and conversion frameworks
- DM templates and commenting strategies that build relationships, not resistance
- Lead magnet and email nurture systems designed specifically for advisors
- Community support from other growth-focused financial planners

This isn't about shortcuts or automation. 

It's how you build authentic relationships and position yourself as the obvious choice when prospects are ready to work with an advisor.

The result? 

Advisors who implement our system can stop hunting for clients and start attracting them, creating a predictable lead flow that scales their practice without burning them out.

Founder and Coach

Finseca

As a proud member of Finseca, an organization dedicated to advancing financial security for all, I’ve had the privilege of speaking on national stages at both the LAMP and Advanced Markets conferences. 

My talks focus on turning complex planning topics into real-life strategies that drive better client outcomes. 

Finseca brings together the most elite minds in the industry, and being invited to speak and contribute is both an honor and a reflection of the impact we’re making at Freedom Path Wealth.

Speaker and Member

The Outlier Project

I serve as T.O.P.’s personal finance advisor, speaking to the community multiple times a year and serving as the go-to resource on building wealth with intention. 

It’s an honor to give back to this tribe of outliers while helping members build real financial security in the process.

The Outlier Project is a private community of 700+ high performers across business, sports, military, and media - home to names like Heather Monahan, Brandi Chastain, Jason Redman, Layla Ali, and Jesse Itzler. 

Founded by Scott MacGregor, it’s a space where growth-minded leaders come to elevate their mindset, build elite relationships, and do extraordinary sh*t with extraordinary people.

T.O.P. Advisor

MassMutual Greater Philadelphia

Intern

Build generational wealth without the money stress | Financial Advisor for Big Tech (Paycom, Oracle, Salesforce) | Top 25 MassMutual Financial Advisor (2024)

Many people making $500k+ are still winging it.

And it’s costing them... big time.

The income’s there. 
The RSUs are vesting. 
The lifestyle looks great on the outside.

But behind the scenes? 

It’s messy:

→ No cash flow system
→ Surprise tax bills
→ Missed opportunities
→ Constant guilt they “should have it together by now”

That’s where I come in.

I help tech professionals at Oracle, Salesforce, and Paycom build a financial system that makes their money work harder without them working harder.

✅ We automate cash flow
✅ Optimize RSUs + ESPPs
✅ Turn commissions into passive income
✅ And bring everything under one clear plan

“We bought a vacation home in Mexico… and never could’ve done it alone.” – Sam**
“Now I have structure, peace of mind, and real momentum.” – PJ***
“I finally feel financially stable and confident.” – James****

This isn’t cookie-cutter. 

This is custom strategy, real results, and someone in your corner every step of the way.

If you’ve outgrown basic advice and want something that actually matches your income level, we should talk.

Message me PLAN for more details.

📩 Not ready? Get my free emails: https://mailchi.mp/financialguide/newsletter


*All testimonials above are current clients and were not compensated for their testimonials. Their testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients and is not indicative of future performance or success. 
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