Ben's experience is rooted in the arts and technology. He has a multi-disciplinary background which includes, design, user experience, fine art, music, and film making. During his career, he's had the privilege to work with a number of great companies, including: National Geographic, GameStop, Microsoft, Jones Lang LaSalle, and NBC-Universal. Ben's work has been featured in TechCrunch, Fortune, BBC, Forbes, and CNET.Prior joining Bestow, Ben has worked as a UX and product consultant for companies large and small, working with brands such as Microsoft, Dell, GameStop, and NBC-Universal. During his time at Dialexa Ben was part of the founding teams for several of Dialexa Lab's companies including Vinli and Robin. As an entrepreneur, he co-founded and ran a small boutique design agency (Abidesco), as well as an independent record label (A Silence Production/Murkville Music), where he was involved in the release and distribution of six albums.He holds a BFA in Art from Abilene Christian University and has received numerous awards for his work including a Gold Addy and a Webby. Ben is also an Eagle Scout. When not working he enjoys quite, candle-lit dinner with his wife, single-origin coffee, and seemly-aimless intellectual conversation.