Mitlin Money Mindset
How AI Built a Shoe Brand Backed by Reebok’s Founder with Ben Weiss
Key Takeaways
- The mindset behind Ben’s early entrepreneurial drive
- Syntilay’s approach to disrupting the footwear industry
- How AI and 3D printing speed up design and production
- How cold outreach led to a partnership with Reebok's founder, Joe Foster
- Why creators are the future of brand marketing
- The strategy behind their first launch: the Syntilay Slide
- Benefits of U.S.-based manufacturing
- The power of AI for businesses
- How AI could impact businesses and bring new opportunities
- How to network and use LinkedIn the right way
Meet the Guest
Ben Weiss
Ben is building the future of sneakers, shoes designed with Artificial Intelligence that are entirely 3D printed, accompanied by an excellent team and set of advisors including the legendary Reebok Founder, Joe Foster, original Shark Tank Shark, Kevin Harrington, and others.
He hosts the business podcast, LegendsNLeaders, which breaks down the steps it truly takes to become successful and have a positive impact in the world. The podcast has featured outstanding guests like Kevin O'Leary, Shark Tank Shark, Howie Mandel, Steve Madden, Miss Universe, R'Bonney Nola, and has been viewed in the millions.
Show Notes
The sneaker game just got smarter, faster, and way more creative!
Meet Ben Weiss, the first-time founder of Syntilay who’s taking on billion-dollar sneaker giants to reinvent how shoes are designed, made, and sold. In this episode, he shares how they’re using AI and 3D printing to create custom footwear and how he caught the attention of Reebok’s founder, Joe Foster.
Join our conversation to learn how taking risks and embracing new tech can turn bold ideas into real opportunities.
Resources
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About the Podcast
Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.
Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.
We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️