Ben was told he could do anything if he put his mind to it. So he put his mind to it and did it! Before co-founding Silta Finance, Ben spent time travelling and working across Southeast Asia and Europe founding multiple startups. In this episode, I discover his story.

In this episode, we cover - 

• How Ben overcame a nervous disorder by jumping in at the deep end.
• Tips on getting better at public speaking.
• The best advice Ben ever received.
• The experience of working internationally across Southeast Asia and Europe.
• The challenges of raising capital in 2023.
• The power of flexibility as a founder.
• The 15-week business accelerator Ben and his wife created for their 7-year-old son.
• Advice to anyone considering taking the leap into the world of entrepreneurship.

LEARN MORE

Silta Finance - https://silta.finance/

Mont Ford - https://montfordrecruitment.com/

Mont Ford on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mont-ford-recruitment/

CONNECT

Ben on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/txshep/

Jordan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanluxford/

LISTEN

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1BbzuvWRR4TcU9IN0IG74C

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@startupstoriespodcast

Captivate - https://startup-stories.captivate.fm