Ben Atherton

Ben Atherton is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive specializing in gaming, app monetization, and technology partnerships. Currently serving as Co-Founder of Cluj Game Jam and Stealth Gaming Studio since January 2025, Ben also holds a Board Member and Fractional CPO role at Kindred for Business, where contributions support the growth of a leading Ecommerce/Adtech company. As an Entrepreneur in Residence at RebelDot, Ben focuses on opportunities in AI and gaming, collaborating with a team of 300 AI and software engineers. Previously, Ben held significant roles at Meta as Director of App & Gaming Product Partnerships and at Facebook as Global Head of Business Development in App Monetization. Other notable experiences include founding Samba Networks and Brandtone, and serving on senior management teams at Digicel and Orange. Ben has a degree in architecture from UCL.