Ben Lewis is an entrepreneur, operator and angel investor with extensive experience at the intersection of brands, food, supply chain and technology. Over the past decade, Ben has honed a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to launch, capitalize, scale and operate a modern consumer brand.Currently, Ben is CEO and co-founder of Little Spoon, the #1 online baby and kids food brand and one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands in the US. The company, which is currently feeding upwards of 2.5% of American babies, is on a mission to make parents’ lives easier and kids healthier. Since its founding, Little Spoon has delivered more than 45 million meals and amassed a highly engaged, loyal community of customers.A serial entrepreneur, Ben’s prior experience includes starting and operating several businesses, including a CPG yogurt brand and a national food and beverage distribution company with a nimble, just-in-time perishable supply chain. Along the way, Ben spotted trends and helped cultivate new categories such as cold pressed juice and cold brew coffee – helping to pioneer them from obscure, emerging concepts to everyday staples.An active angel investor and startup advisor, Ben has invested in more than 30 disruptive, high-growth companies across a variety of sectors. He also partners with investment funds to scout, vet and advise companies for their portfolios. For his own companies, Ben has raised nearly $100 million of venture capital and growth equity. A big believer in the importance of company culture, Ben is perhaps most proud of his track record leading teams with top-tier retention and satisfaction. Ben is passionate about design, innovation, healthy living, food and drinks of all types, finding simple solutions for complex problems and creating processes that run smoothly. Ben grew up in Pittsburgh and currently lives in New York City and Miami.
Listed skills include Brand Management, Food, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, and 24 others.
