Meet our Co-Founder Ben

Meet our Co-Founder Ben

From his interests in sport to his biggest challenge in setting up a business, get to know our Co-Founder, Ben Mackay in this ten-question interview.

Co-Founder Ben

Why did you want to start a business?

I’ve always had a passion for entrepreneurialism and being creative. It feels more fulfilling to be working hard for something I created alongside Cam.

 

What made you go down the hard seltzer route?

In its initial concept, we wanted to combine alcohol and protein. It felt right to opt for the low calorie option of a hard seltzer especially seeing as we were adding protein. With current trends of seltzers in the US, we are keen to lead the way in educating the UK market.

 

What do you get up to outside of GYN?

I regularly play football and go to the gym a lot. More recently I have taken to swimming as well. Nothing beats a swim after a workout and then jumping in the steam room.

 

What football team do you support?

I support Crystal Palace, not sure whether that’s a good or bad thing at the moment!

 

What’s your favourite film?

One of my favourite films is The Wolf of Wall Street. The acting in it is incredible and craziest of all is that it’s based on a true story.

 

Why should people buy GYN Hard Protein?

People should buy GYN Hard Protein because not only is it a great tasting unique product, but it meets the needs of those looking to gain 10g of protein whilst of course, drinking responsibly.

 

Do you have any motivational quotes you stand by?

'The best way to predict the future is to create it.'

 

Describe yourself in 3 words

Determined, passionate, committed.

 

What has been your biggest challenge in setting up a business?

Time. Having a full time job alongside running a business has definitely caused delays along the way, but now GYN is live, it’s inwards and upwards!

 

If you had the chance to have a meal with one famous person, who would they be and why?

Alan Sugar, maybe I can convince him to become a GYN sales rep!

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