Ben Shephard

Ben Shephard is an Executive Director at CIBC US since May 2023 and has served as a Board Member for Kura Labs, a non-profit vocational academy, since July 2020. As a General Partner at 1906 1908 Ventures LLC since May 2017, Ben has led due diligence for significant seed fundraising rounds. Previously, Ben worked as a Director at Silicon Valley Bank, specializing in Enterprise Technology Banking, and held various roles at IBM, Credit Suisse, Leumi Investment Services, and Bank of America. With an MBA from The Wharton School and a Master's in International Studies from The Lauder Institute, Ben possesses a strong background in finance and technology.