On episode 31, we're talking with Ben Smock. They're a motivated connector who’s passionate about social enterprise. Ben is the Director Of Development at Canopy Kentucky as well as President at Venture Connectors.
Topics we discuss include the year of the rabbit, the progression of entrepreneurship, the art within startups, startups as more than profit, being a sponge, helpful advice versus relevance, purpose-driven business, joining a business from the jump, startups for societal success, the connective tissue between founders and community, a ‘no-wrong-door’ policy, balance is key, and not being defined by just one thing.
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