Bringing Conscious Business Practices to Cutthroat Wall Street w/ CEO Ben Biles

Ben Biles is the founder of American Veterans Group, an investment banking firm that donates 25% of its profits to career readiness programs for military veterans across the U.S.  In the show, Ben reveals how this started as a profound personal mission that was tied to his best friend from the military who took his own life as he struggled with mental health issues after returning from the service. We get to hear from Ben about what the Navy was actually like, some of his personal experiences, and why he’s decided to change the way things are done in Wall Street. Show notes in order of appearance: Ben’s last oh shit moment Ben shares why he decided to join the navy Ben talks about being from a small town What was the first week at the Navy like? Ben’s gnarliest physical/mental stressor that he’s ever experienced And how he endured it. Keith Lisante, Ben’s roommate. The reason and inspiration Ben formed a purpose-driven finance company.  Bootcamp life What was life like after coming back into normal life? After coming back and seeing that Keith was struggling did you ever perceive that he would end his life? In his honor Ben started a profit & purpose model … the first of its kind on Wall Street.  Why do you think Wall Street is so cutthroat? Why aren’t there more companies like yours? Ben’s 2 cents on Bitcoin and the digital currency world. Ben’s shares his top two traits for a conscious leader to embody Readers and learners Ben shares how to get involved with American Veterans Group Visit americanvetsgroup.com and find Ben Biles on LinkedIn Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com