---
title: Listen Now! Mike Vellano - Founder & CEO Recently Featured on The Fort Podcast
description: "Mike Vellano, CEO and Founder, sits down with Chris Powers on his podcast \"The Fort\" to discuss all things Trenchless Technology and Vortex."
image: https://blog.vortexcompanies.com/hubfs/Vortex%20-%20Podcast%20-%20The%20Fort.png
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# Listen Now! Mike Vellano - Founder & CEO Recently Featured on The Fort Podcast

 September 07, 2022

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### September 5, 2022

CEO and Founder Mike Vellano recently sat down with Chris Powers on his podcast "The Fort" to discuss trenchless technology, the inception of Vortex and lessons Vellano has learned throughout his time in the industry. 

 

[Listen Now on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/01ZUfTYthxVxR1Z18kZZNt?si=6IoCte9TQvCmcBN0CxL82g)

 

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