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

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With a thriving and engaged LinkedIn network of 200K+ professionals, I am committed to inspiring, empowering, and amplifying brand influence through high-impact collaborations and strategic content initiatives. Having cultivated 50+ influential partnerships, I specialize in orchestrating dynamic and results-driven content strategies that enable individuals and businesses to enhance their digital authority and command industry recognition. By leveraging persuasive storytelling and data-backed insights, I help brands forge meaningful connections and leave a lasting, influential impact in their space.

As a visionary LinkedIn growth strategist, I focus on accelerating visibility, engagement, and influence for professionals and brands striving to dominate the digital landscape. Through refined branding techniques and audience-focused content, I empower individuals and organizations to strengthen their credibility, expand their influence, and seize transformative opportunities. Whether it’s elevating personal brands, amplifying corporate influence, or engineering high-performing content, my approach is designed to drive measurable growth and long-term success in a competitive marketplace.

Beyond branding and content strategy, I am an impact-driven HR Leader and Career Coach, passionate about redefining careers and unlocking untapped potential. By mentoring ambitious professionals in sharpening their presence, articulating their value, and positioning themselves for long-term success, I help them navigate career transitions, establish industry authority, and embrace new leadership opportunities. If you're looking to elevate your brand, accelerate your influence, or cultivate game-changing collaborations, let’s connect—DM to start the conversation! 🚀

Shikha Gupta

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭.
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.
𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐤𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐝’𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡.

Sixteen-year-old Kanishka Gaud had one dream — to wear the uniform and join the National Defence Academy.

But life took a tragic turn on November 12 when she met with an accident and was later declared brain-dead.

In their most painful moment, her parents made a decision that only the bravest hearts can make —
they donated her organs, allowing her to live on by saving five people at AIIMS Jodhpur.

✨ Her liver and kidneys saved three lives.
✨ Her eyes gave sight to two people.
✨ Her courage and spirit now live through them.

Kanishka may not have joined the NDA, but she still served the nation — in the most profound way possible.

A salute to her.
A salute to her parents.
And a salute to every family that chooses hope in the face of loss.

Few lessons and learnnings for makind:
🔹 Legacy isn’t defined by age — it’s defined by impact.
🔹 Courage isn’t only on the battlefield; sometimes it’s in a hospital hallway.
🔹 Organ donation is the greatest gift one human can give another.
🔹 Heroes don’t always wear uniforms — sometimes they are 16-year-olds with a dream.
🔹 Even in tragedy, humanity can shine its brightest.

Did this resonate with you? Share your thoughts / story in the comments — let’s inspire each other. 👇

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