Benjamin Laimon is a seasoned business development executive with over 15 years of experience in the research industry. He excels in managing business development, leading product and strategy development, and innovating and managing technology. Laimon holds a certificate in Venture Capital from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University, and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Laimon currently serves as a venture partner at NextGen Venture Partners and has been a member of several organizations, including the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, The Center for Advancing Innovation Inc., and Red Wiggler Community Farm. He has judged competitions such as the VABeachBIO Innovation Challenge and helped found RTI HealthStory. Laimon's past professional roles include serving as Corporate Innovation at Lab58 at RTI International, Business Development Associate at Westat, and Senior Manager of Business Development at RTI International.