Co-founded Free2Grow in 2019. Prior to Free2Grow owned/operated a multi-state Home Service business. Sold Home Service business in 2019. Served in US Army from 2006-2011 (82nd Airborne Division, 3rd Ranger Battalion).
Co-founded Free2Grow in 2019. Worked as a sales leader for many technology companies that saw successful exits.
Dropped out of UPENN at 18 years old to begin career in AI product development. Former software engineer at Bloomberg LP and machine learning engineer at Morgan Stanley.
In 2020 formed PointZero, an AI research company for code generation. With PointZero, Ben worked with leading AI researchers around the world. Had AI research published in EMNLP in 2023. Worked on quantitative trading with Numerai. Led AI mortgage underwriting at Long Run Partners.
I have a degree in Human Resource Management from Boise State University and a background in Client Success. I specialized in client onboarding and AI recruiting, making processes smoother and ensuring clients get the support they need.
With over two decades of dedicated sales experience I bring a wealth of strategic insight gained from leadership roles including Director of Sales Operations at an IT Business Phone Provider and a decade as Director of Training at Sunpro Solar, where we were instrumental in developing high-performing teams until the company's acquisition by ADT in 2021; this proven track record in optimizing sales processes and fostering talent development positions Free-2-Grow as a valuable partner in cultivating sustainable growth for businesses.
Free-2-Grow is led by a seasoned professional with over 25 years of sales and management expertise, honed through a successful career that includes founding a sales consulting business and serving as VP of Sales at Sunpro Solar for 13 years, guiding its significant growth until its acquisition by ADT in 2021; this deep understanding of sales strategies and team development forms the foundation for our commitment to empowering businesses to achieve sustainable growth and success.
With 20+ years as a dispatcher and manager in the home service industry, I am passionate about building and maintaining strong client relationships. I am looking forward to playing an important part in supporting our clients' success and growth.