David Benavente, winner of the Entrepreneur Award 2008, expressed what it meant for Enterprise to win the support and reward from Everis.
David Benavente Sánchez is a computer systems engineer at the National University of Distance Education (UNED) and an aeronautical engineer at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM). He has also completed the Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, USA) and the doctorate in Aerospace Science and Technology by the UPM.
Currently, David Benavente leads his company, Embention, focused on the development and commercialization of intelligent systems in the fields of UAVs, UAS, RPAS, and drones. Specifically, Veronte was the project that was the winner of the 2008 Entrepreneur Award.
Interview with David Benavente transcript
What does it mean for you to receive the prize?
This award marked a before and after in my entrepreneurial venture. In addition to the economic boost, dissemination of our project channeled a huge interest in Embention everywhere.
What is the current status of your project?
Although I believe that Embention has not had all the potential success, we are much closer. Embention is currently part of the Everis Aerospace and Defense Initiative; with this, Embention is well above what we think.
What does the Everis Foundation provide for you?
In addition to financial support, Embention could call doors that otherwise would have been very difficult to find. The advice from the foundation has been very important in making vital decisions for the company.
What would you say to other people who race for the awards of the foundation?
Much encouragement. This award is unique, and its value is much greater than what is on the basis.
How do you define entrepreneurship?
It could be defined as a mental state that decreases the difficulty of the problems you have to face to achieve ambitious goals.
