About
Ben Smith co-founded Async after dropping out of college at 20 and previously worked in sales across shoes, trading cards, and collectibles.
Co-Founder at AsyncYC S26
Intro paths
Ben went through Y Combinator (Summer 2026) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Brad Flora, Backing expeditions into the future β the partner who ran Async's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
In turn, Ben can intro founders to Async's investors below.
Async's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at Async
Experience
- asyncCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2025 β presentSan Francisco, CA
- Merit Holdings-2024
Skills & more
Languages English Β· Spanish
- Seal of Biliteracy - Spanish β State of New Jersey
From Ben's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ben Smith?
- Ben Smith co-founded Async after dropping out of college at 20 and previously worked in sales across shoes, trading cards, and collectibles.
- Where does Ben Smith work?
- Ben Smith is Co-Founder of Async.
- What companies did Ben Smith found?
- Ben Smith founded Async.
- Where did Ben Smith go to school?
- Ben Smith studied at Y Combinator; University of Michigan; Morristown High School.
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