Ben Anderson (entrepreneur) explained

Ben Anderson
Birth Date:25 June 1981
Birth Place:Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alma Mater:University of Saint Thomas (B.S.)
Occupation:CEO of AutoMotion

Ben Anderson is a Minneapolis-born entrepreneur and the founder of Cinemotion, LLC.Anderson, a graduate of the University of Saint Thomas is currently CEO of AutoMotion.

Early life and background

Ben was home-educated from kindergarten, graduating from the University of Saint Thomas in 2005 with a degree in entrepreneurship.

Recognition

Anderson founded Cinemotion in 2001 while at St. Thomas[1] and received numerous collegiate awards including the 2005 Pentair Student Entrepreneur of the Year honor.[2] [3] [4] Anderson was a featured young entrepreneur by BusinessWeek, Minneapolis/St. Paul Star Tribune,[5] Twin Cities Business Monthly,[6] and TCB[7] among others.Anderson was a finalist to appear on the first season of Shark Tank but declined based on contract terms.In 2011 Anderson was awarded Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the US Small Business Administration.[8] Anderson is a regular speaker for automotive OEMs[9] and events such as J.D. Power. [10]

Data Privacy

An original vocal critic of social media and an advocate of data privacy, Anderson has stated that he has never had any social media accounts, including Facebook and LinkedIn. Anderson's speeches have included the motto, "don't put your data in other's hands" and reference strategies to control personal information on the web.[11]

Racing career

Anderson is a professional auto racing driver competing in Pirelli GT4 America[12] and other racing series.[13] [14] Anderson won the NASA Championships in 2014, 2015, and 2017.[15] [16] Anderson was a finalist in the 2014 Mazdaspeed Shootout.[17] In 2017 Anderson formed Ben Anderson Racing Driver Development and formed a new Formula 4 United States Championship team.[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Success Stories - University of St. Thomas .
  2. Web site: Past Entrepreneur Award Recipients - University of St. Thomas . 2010-12-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101115081207/http://www.stthomas.edu/business/events/entreawards/pastrecipients.html . 2010-11-15 . dead .
  3. Web site: UST College of Business alum wins state, regional awards for student entrepreneurship . 2010-12-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120306080312/http://www.stthomas.edu/business/media/newsroom/pressreleases/20060612_alumwinsstate.html . 2012-03-06 . dead .
  4. Web site: Minnesota Cup Semi-Finalists . 2010-12-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110720091801/http://www.breakthroughideas.umn.edu/page/Semi-Finalists.jsp . 2011-07-20 . dead .
  5. Web site: Star Tribune Metro Business Section - Cinemotion Studios Profile . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110708154306/http://cinemotionstudios.com/news/Star%20Tribune%20Archives.pdf . 2011-07-08 .
  6. Web site: Twin Cities Business Monthly - College Student/CEO . https://web.archive.org/web/20110708154316/http://cinemotionstudios.com/news/tcbm.jpg . dead . 2011-07-08 .
  7. Web site: TCB people - Ben Anderson . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101223001018/http://www.tcbmag.com/peoplecompanies/blackbook/133307p1.aspx . 2010-12-23 .
  8. Web site: SBA 2011 Minnesota Young Entrepreneur of the Year .
  9. Web site: 2014 Connected Car Panel . YouTube.
  10. Web site: JD Power Roundtable Speaker Ben Anderson . https://archive.today/20130215191115/http://cinemotionstudios.com/news/jdpowerspeakers.jpg . dead . 2013-02-15 .
  11. Web site: Skogr. Brant. 2020-01-27. Noteworthy Businesses Born at St. Thomas. 2021-01-22. St. Thomas Newsroom. en-US.
  12. Web site: Ben Anderson. 2021-01-22. GT4 America. en-GB.
  13. Web site: InRacing News - Forever Young . 2010-12-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100507084636/http://www.inracingnews.com/iracing-news/forever-young/ . 2010-05-07 . dead .
  14. Web site: BenAndersonRacing.com .
  15. Web site: Mazda Champion - Mazda USA . 2015-01-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150711132720/http://mazdamotorsports.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DisplayRacerStoryView?source=STORY&uniqueId=3104&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1 . 2015-07-11 . dead .
  16. Web site: Mazda Racers Shine at Championships - MazdaMotorsports USA . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150905120724/http://www.mazdausamedia.com/2015-08-03-Mazda-Racers-Shine-at-NASA-Western-States-Championships . 2015-09-05 . 2016-03-22.
  17. Web site: Shootout Finalists Announced - Racer.com . 2015-01-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151027095236/http://www.racer.com/mazda-motorsports/item/111059-shootout-finalists-announced . 2015-10-27 . dead .
  18. Web site: BAR Driver Development Brings Awareness to Matter for F4 US Finale .

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