Principles discussed in this episode:
1- Get the basics right
2- Figure out what matters most and don't negotiate
3- Learn to say no
4- Lasting relationships
5- Kindness
Show Notes
Ben joined Humana in 2020 where he leads the corporate strategy team.
Ben came to Humana from CVS Health / Aetna, where he was Vice President and General Manager over
the analytics product portfolio and the Attain by Aetna business, a joint venture created with
Apple. Prior to Aetna, Ben worked at Walmart, where he co-founded and successfully launched a start-
up business, Walmart Care Clinic, as well as joint ventures with McKesson and Quest Diagnostics. Before
joining Walmart, Ben led the healthcare practice at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive
Innovation. Prior to business school Ben worked in med-tech at Covidien and at
PricewaterhouseCoopers advising on M&A transactions.
Ben is also an active advisor and / or board member for three early stage health technology companies.
Ben earned a bachelor’s degree in Management from Brigham Young University and an MBA from
Harvard Business School. Ben and his wife Kelcy have four young children and love to travel and spend
time in the outdoors together as a family.
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