Benjamin Richardson

Benjamin Richardson has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Benjamin is currently the Chief Commercial Officer at Gambit, where they advise the company. In addition, they work as a Venture Advisor at Santa Cruz Ventures. Benjamin also has experience in the military, serving as part of the Marine Innovation Unit in the United States Marine Corps. Benjamin has held positions in the Department of Defense, including Director roles in Critical Technology Protection and Global Markets and Investments. Benjamin has also worked in the private sector as a Senior Consultant at Protiviti. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated expertise in strategic partnerships, sales, business development, program management, and product strategy.

Benjamin Richardson attended several institutions to further their education. Benjamin began their undergraduate studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 1996 to 2001, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in International Affairs. Continuing their education, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance at Hofstra University, completing it from 2005 to 2007. Later, they went on to study at the National Intelligence University, earning a Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence with a focus on Globalization from 2010 to 2013. In 2013, Benjamin also participated in the Senior Executive Fellowship program at the Harvard Kennedy School. Benjamin'smost recent academic pursuit occurred from 2018 to 2019, when they obtained a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy, specializing in the Energy Sector, from the National Defense University.