Find your path to Ben
496 people in our graph share verified history with Ben — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Andrew WallaceunlockedBen: together at University of Michigan (2006–2009)
×4Ben: together at Virginia Tech
×3Ben: together at University of Michigan
×4Ben: together at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
About
Ben Congleton is the co-founder and CEO of Olark, a live chat company focused on helping businesses communicate with their website visitors and customers.
Founder/CEO at OlarkYC S09
Intro paths
YC
Ben went through Y Combinator (Summer 2009) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Ben can intro founders to Olark's investors below.
Olark's investors · 1
Co-founders at Olark
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Matt PizzimentiFounder/COO
Experience
- OlarkCoFounder & CEOcurrent2007 — presentPalo Alto, CA
- Virginia TechBoard Member - Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technologycurrent2018 — present
- Nethernet CorporationCEO1998 — 2010
- University of MichiganPhD Student2006 — 2009
- Nokia Research Center - Palo AltoResearch Intern2007 — 2008
- Virginia TechGraduate Student2005 — 2006
Skills & more
LeadershipStrategic Planning1Product StrategyAccessibilityEthical HackingData Mining6Web Development21Social Computing1Web Hosting3Computer Science7Human Computer Interaction31Algorithms3
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Distributed SystemsScalabilityBig DataData ScienceBusiness StrategyTwistedPython (Programming Language)RubyPythonC++JavaCFrom Ben's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ben Congleton?
- Ben Congleton is the co-founder and CEO of Olark, a live chat company focused on helping businesses communicate with their website visitors and customers.
- Where does Ben Congleton work?
- Ben Congleton is Founder/CEO of Olark.
- What companies did Ben Congleton found?
- Ben Congleton founded Olark.
- Where did Ben Congleton go to school?
- Ben Congleton studied at University of Michigan (PhD (on Leave), Information); Virginia Tech (MS, Computer Science and Applications -- HCI); Virginia Tech (BS, Computer Science).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sam AltmanPresidentFounded Tools for Humanity +3Garry TanPresident & CEOFounded Y Combinator +1Jessica LivingstonCo-founderFounded Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianPartnerFounded RedditFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded Nudge +1Matt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded Paradigm +1
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University of Michigan mafia339
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Erik TorenbergBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded VillageglobalDavid R. WaltBachelor of Science - BSFounded Sherlock Biosciences +4Eric LefkofskyFounded InnerWorkings +2Chris VoigtBSEFounded Asimov +2Val AgostinoB.S.E.Founded Monarch +2Dillon ErbMaster of Architecture (M.Arch.)Founded Paperspace +2
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Virginia Tech mafia108
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Khaled HusseinMaster’s DegreeFounded Tilt +2Joseph DeSimone, PhDDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Blue Current +2John HigginbothamBSCEFounded Blueridge +1Jason CorwinBachelor's DegreeFounded Safely Finance +1Rob LaFaveBAFounded Foodzie +1Mike HenryPh.DFounded Parasail +1
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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology mafia52
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Chat JoglekarFounded Baton +2Dhruv GuptaHigh SchoolFounded Drumkit +1Stephen CampbellFounded Sensei +1Austin MillsFounded Codes Health +1Abhishek BhargavaAdvanced Studies DiplomaFounded Betterbrain +1Alice ZhangFounded Vergelabs +1
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Same school
Also attended University of Michigan1,046
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineGlen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel CapitalZach PoleyPartner and Chief Technology Officer at Clear VenturesTom DanilekPartner, Rise of the Rest Real Estate at Revolution
+ 1,040 more
Also attended Virginia Tech290
Rashad AssirContent at Redpoint VenturesJoseph RuscioI build scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems.Tim GuleriInvestor at Sierra VenturesCurry RobertsPresident, Fredericksburg Regional Alliance at Riphean InvestmentsRyan LawrenceDirector, Tax at JMI EquitySamantha MoskettiSenior Manager, Knowledge Sharing at JMI Equity
+ 284 more
Also attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology81
Marcie VuPartner at GreycroftMorgan CheathamPartner and Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Breyer CapitalEdi DanalacheSenior Associate at Scale Venture PartnersShreyas GargInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Mike DauberGeneral Partner at Amplify PartnersAnis RashidEIR at Serena Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Olark2
Also worked at Virginia Tech61
Rashad AssirContent at Redpoint VenturesJoseph RuscioI build scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems.Ethan ImbodenPartner at Tuesday CapitalMiten SampatAdvisor at Roots VenturesAnuj ShahInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsNoel HeiksManaging Partner at Kirenaga Partners
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Also worked at University of Michigan210
Logan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechSara Risch, PhDAdvisor at CincyTechPeter GiordanoFormer Global Director GTM Strategy at Scale Venture PartnersPaul BrownManaging Director at eLab VenturesDoug NealManaging Director at eLab VenturesCynthia JonesExecutive Assistant at Arboretum Ventures
+ 204 more
Also worked at Nokia Research Center - Palo Alto417
Nick FrosstCo-founder of CohereViswa SankaranarayananVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalAdamAdvisor at Clear VenturesSamir MatkiInvestor at DaphniTony NystenPartner at OpenOceanTimo AhopeltoSerial tech entrepreneur and early-stage investor running Lifeline Ventures
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