A native New Yorker with experience working globally, Ben has spent over a decade working with high growth businesses to build and lead sales & growth functions. Ben began his career at Bain & Company, working across Madrid and London, before joining Worldpay to lead eCommerce go-to-market strategy against digital-first competitors ahead of its IPO. He then spent five years in executive roles as COO and MD across fintech and marketplace startups.In 2021, Ben founded his advisory firm Arenas Advisory, supporting startups and scale-ups with leadership and growth strategy. His clients include fintech innovators such as Chipper Cash, Cushon, and Wizz Financial and he continues acting as an advisor and board member to multiple companies.. As Chief Growth Officer at RootstockLabs he leads all GTM initiatives - including partnerships, marketing, and integrations