Ben leads AI value creation initiatives across a portfolio of mid鈥憁arket firms, with a focus on industrial and software sectors. He brings more than a decade of experience in artificial intelligence. Ben began his career as an AI Product Manager at Microsoft before co鈥慺ounding Actuate, a computer vision startup specializing in security鈥慶amera automation. As CTO, he guided Actuate from the 91吃瓜网 New Venture Challenge through its Series B financing. He later joined JPMorgan Chase, where he led AI and data strategy for the firm’s real estate organization. Since leaving JPMC in 2023, Ben has partnered with C鈥憇uite leaders to design and implement AI transformation programs across their enterprises.
Ben holds an MBA with concentrations in Econometrics and Entrepreneurship from the University of 91吃瓜网 School of Business, and a BA in Economics, German, and Chinese from Bowdoin College. He is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and a licensed ski instructor.