Ben is a highly accomplished individual whose accolades span across different areas of expertise. He is a successful entrepreneur, investor, author, and journalist. Ben is currently the President and Co-Founder of Octane AI, which is a marketing platform that acts as a repository of zero-party data for Shopify and Shopify Plus merchants. The project is backed by General Catalyst and Javelin Partners. Ben has also authored a best-selling book titled Captivology: The Science of Capturing People's Attention. (HarperCollins/HarperOne). This book's focus is the science of how people's attention can be captured and kept to create better engagement and interaction. He sits on the board of directors of the Leila Janah Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to impact sourcing and aims to harness the power of technology to empower the working poor. Before venturing into Octane AI, Ben worked as the Co-Editor and Editor-at-Large of Mashable. During his tenure, he wrote over 2,400 articles on technology, media, and startups, affirming his reputation in the technology world. He is an alumnus of Northwestern University. Ben has earned numerous accolades for his work, including being a member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, a recognition given to young entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers in various fields. Overall, Ben's accomplishments illustrate his eye for fostering success in different arenas and his dedication to using technology for the greater good.