Ben Laimon

Benjamin Laimon, MBA, currently serves in the Emerging Tech division at Booz Allen Hamilton and as an Advisor and COO for Haystack Solutions. Additionally, Benjamin acts as an Accelerator Mentor at Newchip Accelerator and holds the position of Executive Advisor at Brightvision Partners. Engagement as a Venture Partner is ongoing at both NetworkVC.org and NextGen Venture Partners, alongside a board member role at Red Wiggler Community Farm, which supports individuals with developmental disabilities. Benjamin has contributed as an Ambassador at The Center for Advancing Innovation Inc. and is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. Previous experience includes leading corporate innovation efforts at RTI International and a senior management position in business development. Benjamin holds a Certificate in Venture Capital from the University of California, Berkeley, an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University.