Alain Benzaken

Alain Benzaken is a seasoned technology executive currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Board Member at SponsorUnited, a technology company focused on the sports and entertainment sponsorship sector. He has been with SponsorUnited since June 2017, initially joining as an advisor and investor before taking on his current leadership roles.13

Professional Background

Benzaken has over 20 years of experience in technology leadership, having held significant roles at various high-profile companies:

• Chief Technology Officer at IMBU (2016-2022)
• Senior Vice President of Technology at Buddy Media, which was acquired by Salesforce for $800 million.2
• Co-founder and CTO of food52.com.
• Vice President of Technology at TheLadders.com and Priceline.com, where he was involved from its early days pre-IPO.23

In addition to his role at SponsorUnited, he has been an advisor and investor in several startups, including Flippit and ZenSports.12

Education

Alain Benzaken holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Columbia College and a Master of Science in Physics from Yale University. He also completed his secondary education at the Lycée Français de New York.12

Contributions and Affiliations

Benzaken is a founding board member of the New York Tech Meetup, which is one of the largest tech meetups globally. He is also on the board of Doctors of the World USA, reflecting his commitment to both technology and social impact initiatives.23

In addition to his professional achievements, he is an avid athlete, having completed multiple Ironman races and participated in events like the World Series of Poker.3