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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 45 MIN

What if resistance isn’t a roadblock, but the real path to greatness is tenacity? | Ben Narasin

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In this episode of the Bee Formless™ Flow-Driven CEO Podcast, I had an incredible conversation with Ben Narasin about life, leadership, business, and the inner fire it takes to survive and thrive across decades of entrepreneurship and venture capital.We explored the real mindset behind early-stage investing, founder conviction, and why tenacity is part of the path to greatness.Through the Bee Formless™ methodology, we explored:LEARN✨ Entrepreneurial Gut: Trust your instincts and build from the inside out✨ Surviving the Darkest Times: What no one tells you about enduring as a founder UNLEARN✨ Facing Resistance: Tenacity and adaptability in the face of uncertainty✨ The Grind vs. the Glamour: Rewriting the founder journey beyond the highlight reelRELEARN✨ Inside Silicon Valley Seed Funds: A behind-the-scenes look at early investing and the VC/founder dynamic✨ Moments of Peace: Reclaiming inner stillness amidst high-stakes decision makingAbout Ben Narasin:Ben is a veteran venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and the founder of Tenacity Venture Capital, where he backs early-stage founders who move with clarity and conviction. Across 25+ years, Ben has built, funded, and supported high-growth startups like Dropcam, Lending Club, and Zenefits. He’s known for going early, thinking deeply, and betting on soul-aligned potential.Ben also appears frequently on CNBC, sharing nuanced takes on market psychology, founder mindset, and the future of innovation and capital.Where to find more from Ben:🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bennarasin🔗 Tenacity VC: linkedin.com/company/tenacity-ventures#BeeFormless #FlowDrivenCEO #LearnUnlearnRelearn #InsideOutLeadership #FounderMindset #VentureCapital #Tenacity #Antifragile #Entrepreneurship #LifeLeadershipBusiness

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