From the Ground Up: The Unfiltered Stories Behind Startup Success
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? Listen, download, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts – just click below!
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At the Heart of From the Ground Up…
…Is a deep respect for entrepreneurs and the risks, resilience, and reinvention that define building something…from nothing. Leo speaks with accomplished founders about the real stories behind their success. These are honest conversations about the pivotal moments, the lessons learned in good times and in bad, and the decisions that ultimately lead to growth or exit. Rooted in empathy, experience, and curiosity, From the Ground Up is a podcast featuring those who’ve lived the ups and downs of entrepreneurship who share their wisdom and hopefully inspire others to build boldly!
Episode Highlights
Episode 3: Guy Filippelli From Military Intelligence to Venture Capital
Guy Filippelli, Managing Partner of Squadra Ventures, describes his transition from a military intelligence officer to a successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He provides a unique perspective on guiding startups, drawing from his experiences at West Point and Oxford and his commitment to being a leader that inspires growth. He may or may not have had an encounter with a camel.
Who Listens to From the Ground Up?
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Hear unfiltered stories from real people who’ve built and exited companies — not just the wins, but the setbacks, pivots, and lessons learned the hard way.
Business Owners
If you’re growing your company or planning for a future exit, these conversations offer practical insight and perspective you won’t find in any manual.
What People are Saying About From the Ground Up:
“Leo asks the questions every entrepreneur wishes someone had answered before they started. Insightful, honest.”
“I learn something new every episode. These are the conversations you usually only hear behind closed doors.”
“One minute it’s deep business strategy, the next it’s a story you’d only tell over drinks.”
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