In Episode 17 of “5 Questions with the CEO,” General Joe Votel USA (Ret.) talks with BENS member Albert Tan, who takes us on a journey that began when at 11 years old he and his family departed Taiwan bound for the United States. Albert’s parents travelled to the U.S. seeking the American dream of a life filled with limitless opportunities for their children. Don’t miss Tan and Votel talk about rising tensions between China and Taiwan, the importance of a stable financial system, giving back when blessed with great success, and the journey of a young boy who rose to achieve his parent’s dream.

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Business Executives for National Security welcomes you to five questions with the CEO, where BENS CEO, General Joe Votel, lUSA (Ret.) former commander of all United States Special Forces and forces in 21 countries in the Middle East and Asia, interviews top business leaders focusing on their stories, strategies, and real-world experiences. Here, we want to know why they’re passionate about sharing their talents and insights to assist senior leaders in the national security enterprise as they solve some of our nation’s most pressing challenges and why they are part of a growing number of executives who understand that national security is everyone’s business.