Ben Lever

Ben Lever is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in technology and venture building. Currently serving as a Venture Builder at Beanstalk AgTech since March 2024, Ben is establishing a pioneering Venture Studio focused on drought resilience. Previously, as a Director at Sparrowly Group from April 2018 to February 2024, Ben also contributed to the Integrity Systems Company as part of the Technical Reference Committee, providing strategic guidance for the red meat industry's integrity system. Ben co-founded Ambiata and held the position of Chief Technology Officer from April 2013 to April 2018, developing consumer personalization solutions. With a strong engineering background, Ben has held roles at NICTA, Synopsys, CISRA, and Radiata Communications, specializing in machine learning systems, embedded systems, ASIC design, and WiFi chip development. Ben holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Engineering (Honors) and Arts (Japanese) from The University of Queensland, along with Japanese University Studies in Science and Technology from the University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo.