Ben H.

Ben H.

5.0

Business Advisor

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Studied at Brown University

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Works at Audaz Capital

Available tomorrow at 9:00 PM UTC

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Ben’s Entrepreneurship Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Analyst

20+ people coached for Entrepreneurship

Ben has helped clients get into these companies:

Ben serves as a mentor and business advisor to graduate student startup founders at Harvard Business School. He was recruited in February 2024 and has already helped over 20 ventures in fundraising, pitching, strategy, and more. Ben has experience building companies, including his own, in industries such as technology, social media, entertainment, and education, and he has performed internal risk management consulting for Goldman Sachs in New York City and marketing consulting for several top alcoholic beverage brands. Ben is a passionate musician and has experience as a professional singer and artist. Ben also adds a global perspective, having visited 34 countries and lived in 6 countries (across 3 continents) so far.

Ben can help with:

Fundraising

Ideation

Ben also coaches for Career Development, College, and Leadership Development. View all.

About Ben

Venture capitalist, serial founder, and freelance consultant. Since 2020, I have served 100+ 1-on-1 clients from 20+ countries and six corporate clients in four countries (some pro-bono). I have spent 466 hours as an advisor and entrepreneurship expert at Crimson Education with 60+ clients and have gotten over 10 clients so far as a coach on Leland (8 recurring). I have supported clients in winning pitch competitions, getting into schools like Harvard, Stanford, Brown, MIT, landing top jobs, creating business courses, executing special projects, growing startups, and more. Nothing has brought me more joy than helping my clients achieve their goals. I can't wait to help you in your journey. More about me: Born in New Jersey and raised in Mexico and Philadelphia, Ben studied International and Public Affairs and Entrepreneurship at Brown University. He is globally oriented, having been to 35 countries and 5 continents. Passionate about pitching and business development, Ben has experience building companies, including his own, in industries such as technology, social media, fashion entertainment, and education. He has performed internal risk management consulting for Goldman Sachs in New York City and marketing consulting for Molson Coors. Ben is also a musician with experience as a professional singer. Ben works part-time as a venture capitalist at Audaz Capital.

Why do I coach?

I have had mentors since high school that have helped me achieve many of my successes today. I am passionate about paying that forward and helping future generations.

Work Experience

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Venture Capital Investor

Audaz Capital

April 2025 - Present

Wear many hats in a tech-focused VC firm.

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Founder and CEO

Origin

November 2024 - Present

Founded an AI clothing company sourcing traditional, handmade, natural fiber textiles from international artisans. Received 2 grants at Brown ($810), incubating in ENGN1931T (Brown’s entrepreneurship practicum), made 7 prototype outfits, wore them in 10 cities across 5 countries for feedback, 10+ interested customers, 1 presale.

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Business Advisor (Volunteer Role)

Harvard Business School

February 2024 - Present

Serve as a mentor in Harvard Business School's Field X and Field Y practicum entrepreneurship courses. As the 1st undergrad mentor, advised 23+ student founders & sourced a new mentor in HBS’ Field X/Y courses. Judged 4 pitch competitions, and mentored 3 student winners/finalists in 3 Harvard pitch competitions.

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Lead Presidential Host

Brown University

September 2022 - Present

Execute special event preparation and host esteemed guests, speakers, and dignitaries who visit Brown. Hosted 5 honorary degree recipients across 2023 and 2024 commencement, including U.S. Secretary Gina Raimondo and Congresswoman Elaine Luria. Hosted Rep. Liz Cheney and the CEO of Uber.

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Entrepreneurship Expert

Crimson Education

April 2020 - Present

I have conducted 415 sessions with 60+ students from 17 countries. Advised on essays and extracurriculars, and taught a social entrepreneurship curriculum. Students were accepted to MIT, Brown, Columbia, UC Schools, and others. I also worked with Crimson’s Co-CEO’s helping VIP students with special projects such as founding ventures, fundraising, etc.

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Summer Analyst

Goldman Sachs

June 2023 - August 2023

Performed internal risk management consulting for firm leaders, focusing on global Private Wealth Management.

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Management Development Intern

McMaster-Carr

June 2022 - August 2022

Ben was also given offers to work at

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    Audaz Capital

Education

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Brown University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, International and Public Affairs with a Certificate of Entrepreneurship

2020 - 2025

Lead Presidential Host for the Office of the President. Co-President and founding board member of Brown LatinX Students in Business and Leadership. Led a group of students on a funded trip to Tokyo, Japan to meet with entrepreneurs in Japan. Co-President of The Higher Keys of Brown University. Former consultant in Brown Consulting Club.

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University of Edinburgh

Visiting Student

2023 - 2023

Visiting student in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Harvard Business School

Summer Venture in Management Program Student

2023 - 2023

I was 1 of 180 students selected to participate in Harvard Business School's SVMP program, during which I lived in on-campus dormitory housing for a week and studied with HBS professors.

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