Benjamin Richardson

Benjamin Richardson is a business executive, board member, and advisor specializing in defense, energy, AI, and autonomy sectors. They serve as the Chief Commercial Officer at Gambit and are a board member for several organizations including ST Engineering North America and Blue Yonder Defense Solutions. Previously, they were the Energy Portfolio Director at the Defense Innovation Unit, overseeing various energy initiatives, and held senior roles at the Pentagon focused on technology protection and global markets. Benjamin began their career as an intelligence officer in the United States Marine Corps and currently serves as a Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserves. They hold multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA and several master's degrees in strategic fields, and have participated in a Senior Executive Fellowship at Harvard University.