Ben Elberger

Benjamin Elberger is an experienced professional with a diverse background in finance, technology, and social impact. He is currently on sabbatical and serving as an advisor, based in Jakarta, Indonesia.1

Professional Experience

Angel Investor and Advisor: Ben has been an angel investor since January 2021, focusing on tech startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the food and beverage (F&B) sector.1 He serves as an advisor to several companies, including Crowde, FairMoney, and PasarMikro.1

Financial Services and Technology: Prior to his current role, Ben held significant positions in the fintech sector:

• Head of Financial Services Platform at Gojek (2017-2020), where he worked on developing financial services on top of the Go-Pay platform.1
• Chief Financial Officer at Mapan - PT Ruma (2013-2017), focusing on scaling "arisan barang" (a form of rotating savings and credit association) across Indonesia.1

Microfinance and Global Development: Ben has extensive experience in microfinance and global development:

• Held various roles at Kiva.org (2006-2011), including Director of Strategic Initiatives and Regional Director for Anglophone Africa and South Asia.1
• Worked as a Research Assistant at the Center for Global Development (2006-2007), investigating the impact of International Monetary Fund programs on developing countries.1

Education

Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Stanford University (2002-2006).1

Skills and Interests

Benjamin Elberger is passionate about leveraging technology and finance to create social impact, particularly in developing economies. His career trajectory shows a consistent focus on financial inclusion, poverty alleviation, and supporting entrepreneurship in emerging markets.12