Interview with Chelsey Roney, Co-Founder of Proxi: Charting Success: The Journey from Finance to Tech Titan - A Mom’s Tale of Triumph
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Join Susan Sly on this enlightening episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast as we delve into the inspiring story of Chelsey Roney, co-founder of Proxi (https://www.proxi.co). Discover how Chelsey, a remarkable entrepreneur and mother, leaped from finance at Boeing to B2B omnichannel marketing at Microsoft and eventually to tech entrepreneurship.   In this candid conversation, Chelsey shares her unique journey of founding a SaaS company while in college, leading it to a significant exit, and her bold move to acquire and grow another company. We dissect the courage required to venture into unknown business territories and the lessons learned from business regrets.   Learn how Chelsey balanced her professional aspirations with motherhood and gain insights into her strategies for growing a tech business with no prior background in the field. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of tech, business innovation, and personal growth.   Tune in to “Raw and Real Entrepreneurship” for this empowering story of resilience, adaptability, and success.   About Chelsey Roney: Chelsey Roney brings her business-building and strategy experience to Proxi, where she serves as COO and leads a team of 5, growing the business through sales and marketing. After graduating from Texas A&M, Chelsey joined Boeing where she worked in financial planning and analysis and Microsoft where she worked in a demand center that focused on B2B omnichannel marketing. She grew and sold two businesses: a SaaS business in the University space, and a local services business. Chelsey is also an active member of her community, dedicated parent, and passionate supporter of women and business.   Connect with Chelsey: Website proxi.co LinkedIn@chelseyroney X@chelseyroney Instagram@chelseyroney   About Susan Sly: Susan Sly is a Tech Co-founder, a tech investor, best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the highly acclaimed podcast – Raw and Real Entrepreneurship. Susan has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia and been quoted in MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and more. She holds Certificates in Management and Leadership, Technology and Operations, and Strategy and Innovation from MIT. Susan is the author of 7 books. Her book project with NY Times Best Selling Author, Jack Canfield, made six Amazon Best Selling lists.   Connect With Susan: Twitter @Susanslylive Twitter @rawandrealentr1 LinkedIn @susansly Facebook @susanslylive Website https://susansly.com/ Join Susan's Insider’s List   https://susansly.com/insider/    
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