Ben Weinberg
Co-Founder of the Ember FellowshipWhat’s A Challenge You Faced Early On?
When I was at Fleetio, I loved my team. The work was interesting and I was comfortable.
If my focus was maximising income, I probably would’ve stayed. But I had to return to my guiding principles, which was asking myself “where can I learn and grow as much as possible?”
The answer to that question led me to leave Fleetio and start my own company.
The challenging part wasn't actually leaving. It was figuring out the right question to ask.
I was 26, and knew I wanted to start a family in my late 20s. I wouldn’t have the same financial freedom later in life, so I felt this was my opportunity to try something new.