In this powerful three-way conversation, Will sits down with venture capitalist Rick Segal and Mary Ellen Beliveau, former CEO of Knowledge to Practice, a health-tech startup that raised millions in funding before ultimately going bankrupt.

Mary Ellen opens up about the highs and lows of leading a fast-growing company, the pressure that comes with raising significant capital, and the tough realities of managing growth, investors, and team expectations. She shares the hard-won lessons she learned from the collapse—and how failure can become a foundation for future success.

Alongside Rick Segal’s investor perspective and Will’s entrepreneurial insights, this episode offers an unfiltered look into what it really takes to build—and sometimes lose—a company. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or dreamer, you’ll walk away with wisdom on resilience, leadership, and the hidden truths of the startup world.

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