From the Ground Up: The Unfiltered Stories Behind Startup Success

Feb 27 2025 10 ep. 52 mins 1
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Host Leo Kelly, CEO at Verdence Capital Advisors, talks with business owners and CEOs to uncover the grit, passion, and perseverance it takes to build something From the Ground Up. You’ll hear candid conversations and the raw stories behind their business success. How did they start? What challenges did they face? What hard lessons did they learn? When will they exit? 

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In the first conversation, host Leo Kelly, CEO of Verdence Capital Advisors, talks with Michele Welsh, Chief Marketing Officer at Verdence, about the inspiration behind starting this entrepreneurial podcast. Leo and Michele briefly discuss Leo's journey from working at Merrill Lynch to breaking off on his own to start an independent wealth management firm, overcoming challenges and