Ben is a founding board member of We the Veterans, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization harnessing the strength of veterans and military families to support the pillars of American democracy. He joined the Marine Corps while in college, and, following his service, practiced law at a large firm in Washington, D.C. and New York. Ben currently serves as the Chief Risk Officer of Elutions, a multinational AI company, and is a founder and Chairman of the AVA Foundation, a nonprofit working to increase equity, privacy, and impact in the app ecosystem.
The Summit offers a unique opportunity to confront the corrosive influence of bigotry and hatred in our society. In order for us to address these challenges, we first must acknowledge their painful and destructive impact in our communities and in our country. I am grateful to serve as a Global Advisor to this timely and powerful initiative.