Summary

Ben Lannan, a former tax consultant, shares his journey into the startup space and the importance of using data to improve trade regulation. He highlights the challenges faced by small businesses in the freight industry and the role of technology in overcoming them. Ben also discusses his transition from consulting to entrepreneurship and the lessons he learned from a failed partnership. 

Additionally, he talks about his involvement in organisations focused on perinatal support and youth mental health. In this conversation, Ben Lannan discusses two organisations he is involved with: Panda, a startup that provides digital tools for community organisations, and Origin Youth Mental Health, a leading youth mental health research organisation. 

Ben highlights the importance of digital tools in providing equitable access to mental health services and the use of AI to support therapy. Ben shares success stories from Origin and emphasises the need for ongoing support in mental healthcare. He also provides advice for early-stage startup founders and encourages taking action and pursuing one's purpose.

Takeaways

Bens Startup esgmachina.com

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

00:24

Journey into the Startup Space

03:09

Importance of Technology for Small Businesses

05:19

Challenges Faced by Small Businesses in the Freight Industry

08:15

Importance of Understanding Business Problems

12:42

Transitioning from Consulting to Entrepreneurship

13:36

Applying Design Principles to the ESG Space

15:38

The Importance of Networks and Prior Experience

20:35

The Importance of Alignment and Commitment in Partnerships

24:36

Involvement in Perinatal Support and Youth Mental Health Organisations

27:36

Introduction to the Organisations

28:32

Origin Youth Mental Health and Digital Tools

29:30

The Need for Digital Mental Health Services

30:24

Improving Access and Affordability

31:25

Success Stories from Origin

33:04

Challenges in Mental Healthcare

34:28

Ongoing Support and Importance of Autonomy

35:21

The Role of Research and Evidence in Digital Mental Health Services

36:23

Expanding Reach Beyond Australia

36:39

Advice for Early Stage Startup Founders

42:01

The Importance of Taking Action

43:53

Questioning Constraints and Pursuing Dreams

46:29

Living a Purposeful Life

47:07

Conclusion

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