Ben Read is an experienced startup leader who combines unique strengths in both strategy and execution. He has held positions leading business development and marketing, built 2 startups, and successfully grew the digital practice at Dallas-based agency. Currently, Ben consults with startups and technology companies looking to develop brands, products, and new markets. In consulting roles he has planned the launch of a new consumer mobile app in the US market for a European brand and worked with various technology companies to develop strong market positions. At HipLogiq (now SocialCentiv) he led the marketing team for both small business and enterprise Twitter-based marketing apps. He was responsible for both online sales/acquisitions and supporting the enterprise sales team.Prior to this, he led the digital practice for DFW-based agency, Ascend Marketing, and he headed up business development and marketing for a Barcelona-based software start-up while helping to define the market, develop partnerships and build the firm's sales efforts from the ground up. He also launched a first of its kind digital media agency that served the publishing industry and its advertisers where he developed new technologies and managed co-branded and private-label marketing services.Ben has a diverse background in media and technology, heavily focused on marketing and business development. He has a passion for growing businesses and uncovering new market opportunities.