Banks Benitez

Uncharted Insider - July 2018

Hi everyone, Welcome to the July edition of the Uncharted Insider. Uncharted Update: * Uncharted turned one year old: We rebranded one year ago last week. We are so proud of our progress since then, so we took time to celebrate [https://www.instagram.com/p/BlqmuPjHBbw/?taken-by=thisisuncharted]. * New ventures

The Cost of Underestimating the Small Moments

We overestimate big moments and underestimate small moments. The power of focusing on the small.

Uncharted Insider - June 2018

Hi everyone, Welcome to the June edition of the Uncharted Insider. Uncharted Update: * Senior Citizen Poverty: We just wrapped up a partnership with the AARP Foundation [https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/] focused on identifying ventures working to improve the lives of low-income elderly Americans. With our help, the AARP Foundation

Uncharted Insider - May 2018

Hi everyone, Welcome to the May edition of the Uncharted Insider. Uncharted Update: * Hiring: We hired five people (both part-time and full-time) in the last three months (with roles in programs, business development, marketing, and venture funding). All the credit goes to Marie Hathaway and Sara Rodriguez who led the

Uncharted Insider - April 2018

Hi everyone, Welcome to the April edition of the Uncharted Insider. Uncharted Update: * Uncharted Mobile Tech: We just announced a major partnership with a new mobile tech company in the US, targeting non-profit ventures that use mobile technology to create meaningful impact. Learn more [https://uncharted.org/program/mobile-tech/]. * West

Hiding Behind Research

No matter what business we are in, we ought to lean into our courage and go to market sooner. Sometimes cutting multiple times is the best way to measure.