Ben Jacobs is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor with a robust background in business strategy and pet care. He studied East Asian Studies, including Mandarin, at Yale University and the Harvard Beijing Academy. Ben has held positions at major companies, including head of Ventures and Partnerships for Mars Petcare Kinship, Co-founder & CEO of Whistle, and Entrepreneur in Residence at DCM. He also co-founded and sat on the board of Modern Animal while serving as an investor, advisor, and board member for various companies and funds. Ben’s experience spans industries, including Bain & Company, Rapleaf, and the Art Center for the 2008 Olympic Games.