Ben was one of the first .com millionaires after developing a search technology called Pulsar. Currently he is MD of The Rainmakers, which is an innovations and corporate venturing company. In 2007 Ben joined Brightstation Ventures a VC fund with $100m to invest, he launched the pro social website HorsesMouth, which is one of the top 25 UK web 2.0 startups, and also launched a new postal operator, Viapost. Ben has advised both the UK and US governments, multinationals and global academic institutions in technology and trends. He also headed up technical and environmental investments and due-diligence for the Rotch Property Group who has over £1 Billion in asset management.

"A pioneering entrepreneur"

In detail

Ben started his first business in 1995 on his 15th birthday making him at that time the youngest company director in the UK. He won 'New Business Millennium Young Entrepreneur of the Year' in 2000 and was reportedly worth £18.3m in the 2001 Sunday Times Rich List. Ben has also appeared on television numerous times, including the much acclaimed Channel 4's Secret Millionaire. In 2006 he stood as a candidate in Bayswater Ward in the City of Westminster.

What he offers you

Ben advises audiences on a wide range of business topics especially the emergence of new technologies. His business insights including his challenges and triumphs will inspire audiences to achieve success in their own companies.

How he presents

A true professional, Ben prepares meticulously for all events and engages audiences with his passion, humour and subject knowledge.

Languages

He presents in English.

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