Longtime entrepreneur Charles (Chuck) Bender is the CEO of Attentus Technologies, a leading IT service provider in Bellevue and Seattle. He has a strong background in managed services and the internet industry, with expertise in business planning, operations management, and sales.

Chuck is a dedicated member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and currently serves as the regional chair for the US West region. In addition to his professional pursuits, Chuck is committed to ending generational poverty and is a follower of the philosophy of Stoicism.

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Having access to large sums of money creates a level of freedom – eliminating a great amount of stress – and affording certain luxuries. Unfortunately, not everyone is raised in affluence, as in the case of business leader Chuck Bender. Yet, his impoverished upbringing didn’t stunt his effort to acquire wealth as an adult.

So how did self-professed “poor boy” Chuck climb out of poverty? He says he played the cards dealt to him. He used his talents to create job opportunities, becoming an additional provider for his family. Chuck also had a massive drive to achieve greatness. But it was one pivotal moment that helped him discover his life’s purpose. Want to learn more about Chuck’s incredible story?

Tune into this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast with host John Corcoran as he welcomes the CEO of Attentus Technologies, Charles (Chuck) Bender. The two discuss his upbringing and his passion for ending generational poverty. Chuck reflects on his childhood battles, the lessons they taught him, and how the military revealed his life’s purpose. Plus, Chuck shares his entrepreneurial journey and his role in the Entrepreneurs’ Organization.