Benjamin Sheats

Benjamin Sheats is an accomplished technology leader with an extensive background in engineering and product development. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Daily Harvest, a direct-to-consumer superfood delivery service.13

Professional Background

Sheats has an impressive career trajectory in the technology sector, with notable leadership roles at several prominent companies:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of California, Davis

• Previous Leadership Positions:

  • Vice President of Engineering at HQ Trivia
  • Senior Vice President, Engineering at Eight
  • Head of Engineering for Vine at Twitter
  • Director of Engineering at Jetsetter (Gilt Groupe)
  • Director of Product Development at Telmap

Current Role at Daily Harvest

At Daily Harvest, Sheats leads the technology team for a company that specializes in delivering organic, sustainable, and healthy food products. The company focuses on freezing organic ingredients immediately after harvesting to preserve freshness and taste, offering pre-packaged smoothies, soups, and bowls designed by nutritionists and Michelin-trained chefs.1

Professional Expertise:: Sheats is recognized as a veteran of consumer-facing technology companies, with extensive experience in leading engineering teams across various innovative platforms.1 His diverse roles have equipped him with a deep understanding of technology, product development, and engineering management.

Location:: He is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area.24