Benjamin Zilnicki

Benjamin Zilnicki is an experienced investor and venture partner with a demonstrated history in venture capital and corporate finance. Currently serving as an Investor at GC1 Ventures since January 2022 and as a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners since October 2018, Benjamin focuses on early-stage investments in data moats across sectors such as Consumer, Commerce, Fintech, and Healthcare. Previous roles include Portfolio Manager at Brown Advisory, where investment diligence, portfolio construction, and risk management were key responsibilities, and Corporate Finance at Pernod Ricard, focusing on market strategies for new products. Early career experience includes consulting on M&A and growth strategy for The Economist Intelligence Unit and capital allocation at Goldman Sachs. Benjamin holds a Master of Science in Applied Economics from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics from the College of the Holy Cross.