An International Entrepreneurial Journey with Ben Sheppard

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