Willy Benson
Willy Benson is a former Olympian swimmer turned entrepreneur who founded PortaSkip, a mobile skip bin rental business in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. After transitioning from competitive swimming, he leveraged his business management degree to develop a unique service that fills a gap in the waste management market. Benson's journey includes navigating challenges such as the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, where he played a vital role in helping his community recover by providing skip bins for those affected by the disaster. He aims to expand PortaSkip throughout New Zealand, offering advice to aspiring entrepreneurs about the importance of research, trust in oneself, and the value of mentorship.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,283 | $210,000 | 143$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 3,283 | $210,000 | 143$ |
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Willy Benson is a former Olympian who transitioned from swimming to running a small business called PortaSkip.
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