Podcast / interview · Oct 13, 2019

# From Corporate To Start Up @ Samantha Riley

Paramus, NJ

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In today’s episode of the Thought Leaders Business Lab, Alex Melen shares his experiences from being an entrepreneur and moving into corporate life, and back to entrepreneurship again, to Inc5000 fastest growing company. What made him decide to travel this path? Take a listen to find out.

Date

Oct 13, 2019

Location

Paramus, NJ

Format

Podcast / interview

Speaker

[Alex Melen](https://www.alexmelen.com/about/)

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