Ben Sperling: From the Classroom to the Boardroom to the Chocolate Factory - a podcast by NYU Stern student newspaper “The Opportunity "

When Ben Sperling arrived at Stern in 2019, he had already made a mark on the world. He had taught high school math as a Teach for America fellow and then, motivated by what he saw in his school, went on to found a non-profit, Next Generation Men & Women, to help close the opportunity gap for under-resourced students. Daniel and Lauren had the chance to talk with Ben about resiliency in the classroom and in business, the smartest way to grow a fledgling organization, and how an office space can cost as little as a banana and a cup of tea per day. Ben also shared the story of the worst meeting he ever had during his early days as a founder and why he decided to leave his organization to pursue his MBA.

Hosted by: Daniel Yellin & Lauren Marinaro
Produced by: Daniel Yellin
Edited by: Frank Varrichio

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