Ben Orenstein

Ben Orenstein is the Head of Product and Co-founder of Tuple, a macOS application designed for remote pair programming. He has played a significant role in the development and growth of Tuple, which he co-founded in April 2018. Initially serving as CEO until July 2023, he transitioned to focus on product management and strategy as the company expanded its offerings and user base during the surge in remote work caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.23

Orenstein's background includes a degree in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. Before founding Tuple, he worked at thoughtbot as a Managing Director, where he started as a software developer and eventually created Upcase.com, a training platform for developers.13 His experience at thoughtbot helped him hone skills in software development and business management.

In addition to his work at Tuple, Orenstein co-hosts The Art of Product podcast, where he discusses various topics related to product development and entrepreneurship. He is known for his belief in the efficacy of tools like Vim for programming and has shared insights on building effective products through various platforms, including podcasts and interviews.245

Orenstein's entrepreneurial journey reflects his commitment to creating valuable tools for developers, leveraging his technical background and business acumen to drive Tuple's success in the competitive landscape of software solutions for remote collaboration.34