22 Ben Medlock: "Wealth solves a lot of problems, but it also creates it's own problems".

When Ben Medlock, co-founder of SwiftKey, stepped into our "studio", we unearthed the layers of an entrepreneur's journey that often stay shrouded in the glamour of success. His story is more than a tech marvel; it's a tapestry woven with threads of resilience, leadership growth, and the tug-of-war between professional ambition and personal fulfillment. Ben and I traverse the unpredictable terrains of startup life, from the inception of an idea to its evolution into a product that seduced one of the tech giants, Microsoft.The harmony of work-life balance plays a delicate tune, and Ben's approach to this symphony is both disciplined and insightful. We reflect on his strategies to maintain a strong foundation in personal passions and relationships, even as the whirlwind of business threatened to consume every waking moment. It reaches into the heart of what it means to steer a rapidly growing team while keeping the compass of your well-being pointed true north.Transitioning from the crest of career success to the introspective valleys of identity post-exit, we navigate the emotional and psychological shifts that come with such a profound change. Ben's openness about embracing the roles of fatherhood and husband post-SwiftKey sale, and the intricate dance with wealth and its power dynamics, offers a panoramic view of life after the exit deal. Exploring the possibility of public life involvement, we close the conversation with a look toward the future, pondering the impact one can have beyond the private sector and into the civic sphere. Join us for a deep dive into the life of an entrepreneur who's not just ridden the wave of success but also learned to swim in the tides of change.Help us improve! I'd love to get your feedback...Forging Resilience supports Save A WarriorSave A Warrior works with veterans and first responders facing complex PTSD and the reality of suicide.Through this podcast, we’re supporting their work.If you want to get behind it, you can do that by buying a bag of  Major Stoke Blend coffee. All profits go directly to Save A Warrior.Good coffee. Real conversations. Work that matters.Support the showFollow my social media accounts | LinkedIn | Instagram |