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Ben Jen

Managing Partner at 1435 Capital Management

New York City Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Ben Jen is a seasoned serial entrepreneur and investor based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with a strong background in early-stage startups and a focus on sectors like LegalTech, Education, and FinTech. Currently serving as the Managing Director of Ben Jen Holdings LLC, he has also held key roles such as Managing Partner at 1435 Capital Management and has been involved in various organizations like MassChallenge and Forbes Finance Council. Highlights of Ben Jen's career include his extensive experience as an angel investor and managing partner, as well as his active involvement in supporting startups through mentoring, advising, and serving on boards of directors for organizations like Creative Impact for Change and Candorful.

Work Experience 

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Ben Jen Holdings LLC

  • Managing Director

    2010 - Current

    • Currently investing in several companies in the EdTech, FinTech, HealthTech, CleanTech, E-Commerce, AdTech, AgTech, Telecom, Media, Energy, and IT industries • Investments in primarily Pre-Seed through Series C stage companies

Ben Jen Holdings is an angel investor for companies.

Raised $350,000.00.

benjenholdings.com
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1435 Capital Management

  • Managing Partner

    2020

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Forbes Finance Council

  • Council Member

    2018

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MassChallenge

  • Mentor & Judge

    2018

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Creative Impact for Change

  • Treasurer Board Of Directors

    2018

    Creative Impact for Change believes in the transformative power of connecting. We believe that art and creativity are tools to inspire, educate, and engage.

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MicroVentures

  • Angel Investor

    2018

FedEx Ground

  • Independent Service Provider

    2013

    Independent Service Provider and contract holder for several FedEx Ground routes in the New England Market, Greater New York City region, and the Mid-West. As a franchise operator and Independent Service Provider, I am responsible for Pickup and Delivery (P&D) operations in designated territories.

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Bamboo Ladder

  • President Of The Board Of Directors

    2018 - 2022

    Bamboo Ladder is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that guides young entrepreneurs and future innovators by empowering them with the essential experience, mentorship, and resources to launch their startups.

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Exeter Boston Partners

  • Managing Partner

    2018 - 2021

  • M&A Consultant / Advisor

    2018 - 2018

Exeter Boston Partners is a boutique private equity firm with a capital advisory and a management consulting arm

exeterbostonpartners.com
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Candorful

  • Director Board Of Directors

    2019 - 2021

    Candorful is a 501(c)(3) based out of Boston who's mission is to connect transitioning military veterans and military spouses with qualified interview coaches for personal practice job interviews. Candorful is a nonprofit and works with transitioning military, veterans, and military spouses at no cost to them. I am proud to serve as a Board Member for this organization and to help support its mission and cause.

Candorful helps veterans, transitioning military, and spouses ace job interviews through practice with experienced coaches.

candorful.org

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