Ben Thayer

Ben Thayer is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in software consultancy and development. As Chief Executive Officer at Stackend Solutions LLC, Ben successfully scaled four startups and increased annual revenue through strategic customer engagement and financial transparency. Prior roles include Chief Operating Officer, where Ben implemented efficient methodologies to enhance productivity, and Project Manager, building strong relationships with diverse international teams. In addition to leadership roles, Ben contributed to various organizations, such as serving as a Founding Board Member at Open-Source @ Illinois and as a Microgrant Panelist for student startups. Educationally, Ben holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.