Ben has 10+ years of experience in entrepreneurship, AI, entertainment, web3/metaverse, technology, streaming, XR, marketing, and brand strategy. He is a growth-focused thought leader fluent in business jargon. His expertise includes business development, product marketing, partnerships, client relations, strategy, project management, contract negotiations, content, and more. He is a dedicated professional with keen interpersonal, communication, & organizational skills.Currently, Ben has the pleasure of helping organizations find solutions to complex IT problems in an efficient way. BairesDev is a leader in IT outsourcing. To say there is a need for skilled IT professionals is an understatement. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that by 2026, the shortage of engineers in the US will exceed 1.2M. In addition, only 39.6% of candidates for DevOps job openings fully meet employers' requirements. How can Ben help solve this problem? At Baires Dev, they have the top 1% of trained engineers that can deliver dream team outcomes without the hassle of hiring.Ben led AT&T Diversity through their first VR marketing project: #BeTheGlow Afrofuturism with Young Paris. He spearheaded concept, execution, and physical activation at the BET Experience & Essence Festival.Ben helped one group's technical product go from industry-baffling to industry-leading in 10 months. He vetted market-need, streamlined messaging & value-proposition, and created a path to scale. Business grew 8X in that time and the product got a patent.An always learning, value-sharing, sincere, opportunity-uncovering, humble, and above all curious individual. He is a student of human behavior: ask him about his insights into inhibitions and photo booths.