Hi, I'm Ben F - VP - Commercial at New Culture | Builder ◦ Emerging Tech ◦ GTM ◦ Impact
I thrive on building and scaling high-impact ventures at the nexus of emerging tech, GTM strategy, and global ops. My passion lies in translating visionary concepts into tangible business growth, especially within foodtech and sustainable innovation.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Pioneered emerging technologies at GoogleX, focusing on impactful, industry-defining solutions.
Led commercial strategy and execution at New Culture, scaling a bio/foodtech startup and managing P&L.
Can help others by providing strategic Go-To-Market guidance for emerging technology ventures.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Ventures & Global Infrastructure
Gained foundational experience in emerging markets and infrastructure development, contributing to projects that garnered significant media attention.
✦ Infrastructure
✦ Emerging Markets
✦ Global Development
Pioneering Emerging Technologies
Transitioned to GoogleX to drive innovation in cutting-edge technological fields, focusing on impactful solutions.
✦ GoogleX
✦ Innovation
✦ Program Management
Bio/Foodtech Commercial Leadership
Currently leading commercial functions at New Culture, scaling a bio/foodtech startup and overseeing diverse operations from P&L to fundraising.
✦ New Culture
✦ Commercial
✦ BioTech
✦ FoodTech
Strategic Advisory
Served on the Yale School of Management Alumni Advisory Board, providing strategic guidance and contributing to the school's development.
✦ Advisory Board
✦ Strategic Planning
✦ Education
💪🏻 Superpowers
Commercial Growth Architect
Driving P&L and market expansion for novel technologies.
✦ Led commercial strategy and execution at New Culture, a pioneering bio/foodtech startup.
✦ Managed P&L, business development, partnerships, and marketing functions to fuel growth.
✦ Proven ability to build and scale Go-To-Market functions in fast-paced environments.
Innovation Incubator
Translating cutting-edge tech into market realities.
✦ Experience at GoogleX, working on industry-defining emerging technologies.
✦ Focus on leveraging innovation to address systemic societal challenges.
✦ Track record of bringing novel concepts from development to market visibility.
Global Operations Builder
Scaling global teams and business operations holistically.
✦ Managed and scaled interdisciplinary, global teams in VC-backed startups and MNCs.
✦ Oversaw critical business operations including finance, HR, and fundraising.
✦ Expertise in navigating complex international markets and regulatory landscapes.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships for novel food technologies.
✦ Connecting with leaders in sustainable innovation and circular economy.
✦ Discovering opportunities in AI and biotech applications for global impact.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic GTM guidance for emerging technology ventures.
✦ Share insights on scaling global operations and interdisciplinary teams.
✦ Offer perspectives on building impactful commercial functions in early-stage companies.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify potential investors for deep tech and food science startups.
✦ Connect with experts in novel food ingredient development and manufacturing.
✦ Find collaborators passionate about sustainable consumer products and supply chains.