Ben Brabyn

Ben Brabyn is an experienced entrepreneur, alliances and ecosystem builder with a strong background in developing and implementing referral strategies to drive growth for B2B organizations, launch new products, and enter new markets.

With a diverse career spanning government, investment banking, real estate, and tech, Ben brings a unique blend of practical entrepreneurship experience and a deep understanding of national policy and delivery.

Having founded, built, and sold businesses, including online payments, Ben excels in driving business growth by connecting companies with customers, investors, top talent, and scalable processes.

He possesses commercial expertise in referral sales, business development, service design, marketing, financial management, CRM, and operations management, complemented by technical proficiencies in ecosystem development, communications, financial technology, internet security, data analysis, and regulatory compliance.

Ben's educational background includes an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, and an MA in Philosophy and English Literature from Edinburgh University, along with studies at prestigious institutions like Winchester College, Abberley Hall, and Kitebrook.

Throughout his career, he has held key roles such as Director at Amitypath, CEO at Level39, COO at UKTI Innovation Gateway and UKTI Venture Capital Unit, and Non-Executive Director at Global Fund Media Ltd, among others.

Ben is actively involved in consulting for private and public sector clients in the UK and internationally, while also contributing his expertise through mentoring with organizations like Techstars, Heropreneurs, Elizabeth's Smile, the Common Mission Project, and vocL.

His areas of interest and specialization include building brands and ecosystems with global appeal, achieving shorter sales cycles, recruiting elite talent, engaging investors, and broadening stakeholder support beyond traditional groups.

Ben is currently seeking a full-time role in a technology-focused company that addresses significant market opportunities, where he can leverage his extensive skills and network to drive innovation and growth.