Benjamin Stern

Benjamin Stern is a young entrepreneur and innovator who was selected as a Thiel Fellow in October 2020.14 He is the founder and CEO of Nohbo, a company focused on creating water-soluble technologies to reduce unnecessary plastic waste.12

Professional Background

Nohbo: Benjamin founded Nohbo in July 2014 in Melbourne, Florida.1 The company's mission is to develop environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic packaging, particularly in the consumer products industry. In June 2023, Nohbo secured Series A funding to support its global expansion.3

Thiel Fellowship: As a Thiel Fellow, Benjamin is part of a select group of young entrepreneurs chosen by the Thiel Foundation to pursue innovative projects and business ventures.1 The fellowship provides financial support and mentorship to help fellows develop their ideas outside of traditional educational paths.

Education and Early Career

Benjamin attended Viera High School from 2015 to 2017.1 Prior to founding Nohbo, he gained work experience in various roles, including:

• Cashier at Wegmans Food Markets (August 2014 - June 2015)
• "Everything Man" at Jersey Mike's Subs (December 2013 - July 2014)

Achievements and Recognition

Benjamin has received several honors and awards for his entrepreneurial efforts:

• Featured on ABC's Shark Tank in 2015-2016, where he secured a deal with Mark Cuban1
• State of Florida Governor's Young Entrepreneur Award (August 2016)
• Influencive Top 30 under 30 Entrepreneur (August 2016)
• Fortune 18 Under 18 (September 2016)
• The Paradigm Challenge Grand Prize Recipient (July 2017)

Additional Interests

Beyond his business ventures, Benjamin is also a private pilot, pursuing this as a hobby since July 2014.1

Benjamin Stern's LinkedIn username is benjamin-stern-746812a4, as mentioned in the query.