Ben Pankonin is Co-Founder and CEO of Social Assurance, a company providing services to the financial services industry, with software and storytelling tools, all to help them build their brand, their cultures and their communities.

Ben frequently shares thought leadership and insights with over 1,000 financial brands that use Social Assurance. 

Ben’s story of how he and his partner Matt started the company is a great example of how being imperfect led to a successful company that is a technology disruptor.

In our conversation, Ben shared his insights on what it takes to be an entrepreneur including:  

·        Exercise the entrepreneurship muscle.

·        Exercise the muscle in a safe environment.

·        Focus on client needs and develop resiliency.

·        Mentors-reach out to industries outside your own.

·        Being vulnerable leads to innovation.

Enjoy the show!

Connect with Ben:

Twitter: twitter.com/benpankonin

Instagram: Instagram.com/benpankonin

Twitter: twitter.com/socialassurance

Facebook: http://facebook.com/socialassurance

Instagram: Instagram.com/socialassurance

 

Connect with Marc:

Website: http://www.kaschke.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.kaschke?fref=ts

Twitter: @marckaschke

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