Ben Anderson (entrepreneur)
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 Anderson speaking in 2015 | |
| Born | June 25, 1981 |
| Alma mater | University of Saint Thomas (B.S.) |
| Occupation | President of AutoMotionTV |
Ben Anderson is a Minneapolis-based entrepreneur and the founder of Cinemotion, LLC. Anderson, a graduate of the University of Saint Thomas is currently President of AutoMotionTV, a division of Cinemotion, LLC.
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] Ben received the 2005 Pentair Student Entrepreneur of the Year honor from the St. Thomas College of Business [2] and a Minnesota Collegiate Entrepreneur award in 2006.[3] Anderson was a finalist in the 2006 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards and was a semi-finalist in the MN Cup the same year.[4] He has been covered in the press by BusinessWeek,[5] Minneapolis/St. Paul Star Tribune,[6] Twin Cities Business Monthly,[7] and Twin Cities Business[8] among others. Anderson was a finalist to appear on the first season of Shark Tank but declined based on contract terms. Ben Anderson, was awarded the 2011 Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the US Small Business Administration. [9] Anderson was a featured speaker for OEMs and various auto-tech events including J.D. Power [10] and General Motors.[11]
Racing career
Anderson is also a semi-professional auto racing driver, competing in sports car racing events with SCCA Pro Racing and NASA racing in the Midwest.[12][13] In 2014 Anderson won the NASA East Championships.[14] Anderson was a finalist in the 2014 Mazdaspeed Shootout.[15] Anderson won the 2015 NASA West Championships at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.[16]
References
- ^ "Success Stories - University of St. Thomas".
- ^ "Past Entrepreneur Award Recipients - University of St. Thomas".
- ^ "UST College of Business alum wins state, regional awards for student entrepreneurship".
- ^ "Minnesota Cup Semi-Finalists".
- ^ BusinessWeek - Why You Need a Mentor
- ^ "Star Tribune Metro Business Section - Cinemotion Studios Profile" (PDF).
- ^ "Twin Cities Business Monthly - College Student/CEO".
- ^ "TCB people - Ben Anderson".
- ^ "SBA 2011 Minnesota Young Entrepreneur of the Year".
- ^ "JD Power Roundtable Speaker Ben Anderson".
- ^ "2014 Connected Car Panel".
- ^ "InRacing News - Forever Young".
- ^ "BenAndersonRacing.com".
- ^ "Mazda Champion - Mazda USA".
- ^ "Shootout Finalists Announced - Racer.com".
- ^ "Mazda Racers Shine at Championships - MazdaMotorsports USA".
