Bootstrapping and Business Building Lessons with Daniel "Matt" Kelly

​Building a business from the ground up requires resourcefulness, discipline, and a clear understanding of what drives sustainable growth. In this session, Daniel “Matt” Kelly shares practical lessons from operating businesses across real estate, home services, and other established sectors.

​The conversation will explore the realities of getting a business off the ground, managing day-to-day operations, navigating growth, and making decisions with long-term value in mind. Students will gain a grounded perspective on bootstrapping and business building through firsthand operating experience.

​Whether you’re exploring entrepreneurship or already building, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the choices, tradeoffs, and operating mindset behind growing a resilient small business.