Luke Bender

Luke Bender is an accomplished product manager currently working at Microsoft as a Product Manager II for Microsoft 365 Copilot, where responsibilities include leading the development of code-sharing capabilities and spearheading job-function-specific AI features. Additionally, Bender serves as a Content Manager for Carya Venture Partners' blog and is actively involved in various startups as an investor and advisor. Participation in the Freestyle Capital Venture Fellowship has provided exposure to tech financing and mentorship opportunities. Previously, Bender has held numerous roles including a Technical Project Manager at TAMID Group at Duke University, a Product Management and Data Analytics Intern at Capital One, and a member of the COVID-19 Technology Solutions Group with the State of California. Bender holds a B.A. in Computer Science and Philosophy from Duke University and an MBA from The Wharton School, complemented by a strong academic background as valedictorian at Fairfield Warde High School.