#24 - Emily Mueller (Wellory)

Emily Mueller shares her inspiring journey of founding and scaling Wellory, a company she started from personal health challenges.   Emily discusses how her entrepreneurial background and sales expertise helped her raise significant VC funds and ultimately led to Wellory's acquisition.   She highlights the strategic decisions behind selling the company, the impact of emerging prescription drugs on her business model, and the importance of deal-closing skills in entrepreneurship. Emily also touches on her post-exit life, including her advisory role at The Whisper Group.     00:28 Meet Emily 00:43 The Birth of Wellory 01:57  From Startup to Acquisition 02:36 The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Family Influence and Risk 04:30 Sales Skills: The Key to Success 07:42 Raising Funds: The Venture Capital Path 13:04 Navigating Market Changes 16:51 The Decision to Sell: Timing and Strategy 20:57 The Exit Process: Closing the Deal 30:45 Life After Exit