Ben Whitaker

Ben Whitaker has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Ben is currently the Evangelist, Founder, and Director at Masabi, a company focused on networked mobile applications and direct mobile commerce. Prior to this, they served as the CEO of Masabi, where they played a leading role in defining the new standard for barcode rail ticketing on mobile in the UK.

In 2022, Ben joined Kerbo Charge as the Chief Technology Officer. Ben also holds the position of Non-Executive Director at TableYeti, where they advise and invests in the company's efforts to transform the lives of hospitality staff with self-check-out payment terminals and tap-to-tip devices. Ben has been involved with Deeptech Labs as an advisor, supporting and empowering startups in the deeptech field.

Previously, Ben worked as the Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence at UCL's Internationally Engaged Transport Institute, where they supported staff, researchers, and students in turning their research activities into commercial and public reality. Ben also served as a Non-Executive Director at Sn-ap Travel Technology Ltd, an on-demand coach travel company in the UK.

Additionally, Ben has experience as a Director at Blue Technologies Ltd, an External Consultant at Playtech, and as a Founder Committee Member at Cambridge University Entrepreneurs. Ben also worked in human interface research at Xerox PARC.

Overall, Ben Whitaker brings a wealth of experience and expertise in various industries, with a focus on technology, mobile applications, and entrepreneurship.

Ben Whitaker attended the University of Cambridge from 1997 to 2001, where they earned a BA, MEng, and MA in Engineering. Prior to that, they attended The Kings School in Chester, but no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.