40 Under 40: Taylor Benay grows smart device sales in health care systems across US
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Taylor Benay of Hexmodal wants to future-proof health care building codes and regulations.
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Significant professional accomplishment: It has been a collection of small steps that have brought me to where I am today. It was the courage to apply for positions I knew I wasn’t qualified for, move across the country, surround myself with people smarter than me, build a company and spend my free time volunteering.
These steps have brought me here, where I’m proud of my career, my state and the community I’m part of. That in itself is a significant accomplishment.
Passion project: I want to future-proof health care building codes and regulations, so I’m committed to seeing an [National Fire Code Protection Association] code change I submitted come to life.
‘Lightbulb’ moment: The ‘lightbulb’ moment came at 15 when I realized there is no excuse not to follow your dreams. My family lost everything when I was in high school, so I left high school to rebuild my life. This changed everything; I was determined never to depend on anyone else for my happiness or livelihood.
Audacious goal: To deploy Hexmodal smart devices in all 50 states. We are currently in 38!
Favorite quote: “Just keep swimming” — Dory
Influential book: “Fast Food Nation,” by Eric Schlosser
Favorite podcast: “Nice Try,” by Curbed
Best way to recharge: Sleep! Nothing gives me more energy than a good night’s sleep.
At age 60: I see myself continuing to make an impact in my community, but with a narrow focus. I’ll still be active in my career, perhaps in a different capacity, while pursuing new challenges. I also hope to have a family of my own, and I look forward to supporting them as they start their own journey through this amazing thing we call life.
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