What does it take to build a life — and a legacy — from scratch? In this live episode of The Disruption Lab, Kevin McGinnis sits down with Benny Lee, engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, to explore his remarkable journey from Taipei to Kansas City, where he turned bold ideas into thriving businesses and transformed success into community impact.

Benny shares how relationships, resilience, and ethical leadership shaped every step of his career — from his early startup struggles to supporting world-class musicians through Park University’s International Center for Music. He opens up about his biggest failures, what resilience really means, and the philosophy that one success can outweigh ten setbacks.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, innovator, or dreamer, this episode offers a masterclass in perseverance, purpose, and giving back. You’ll walk away inspired to rethink what success looks like — and how your own story can make a lasting difference.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

How Benny built multiple companies from the ground up — starting with nothing but grit and connection.

The role of ethics, humility, and trust in sustainable leadership.

Why failure isn’t the opposite of success — it’s part of the equation.

How Kansas City became an unexpected hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Why Benny believes giving back is the ultimate form of success.