Ben H.
5.0
Brown University | Goldman Sachs | HBS
Studied at Brown University
Works at Audaz Capital
Available tomorrow at 10:30 PM UTC
Usually responds within 16 hours
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Ben’s College Qualifications
Coaches professionally
60+ people coached for College
Ben has helped clients get into these schools:
Whether you need assistance with college applications, essay writing, or interview preparation, I am here to help you reach your goals. As a senior at Brown University, I am deeply familiar with the college application process. I have spent over 400 hours mentoring more than 60 high school students as they prepared for college applications, helping with extracurriculars and essays. My students have been accepted to undergraduate programs at universities such as Harvard, MIT, Brown, Columbia, and UC Schools. Don't hesitate to reach out and let's work together to create a compelling college application.
Ben can help with:
Editing
Interviews
Secondary Review
Essays
Resume
Ben also coaches for Entrepreneurship, Career Development, and Leadership Development. View all.
About Ben
Coaching and Consulting Background: Since 2020, I have served 100+ 1-on-1 clients from 20+ countries and six corporate clients in four countries. I have spent 466 hours as an advisor and entrepreneurship expert at Crimson Education with 60+ clients and have gotten over 10 clients so far as a coach on Leland (8 recurring). I have supported clients in winning pitch competitions, getting into schools like Harvard, Stanford, Brown, MIT, landing top jobs, creating business courses, executing special projects, growing startups, and more. Nothing has brought me more joy than helping my clients achieve their goals. I can't wait to help you in your journey. More about me: Venture capital, serial founder, freelance consultant. Born in New Jersey and raised in Mexico and Philadelphia, Ben studied International and Public Affairs and Entrepreneurship at Brown University. He is globally oriented, having been to 35 countries and 5 continents. Passionate about pitching and business development, Ben has experience building companies, including his own, in industries such as technology, social media, fashion entertainment, and education. He has performed internal risk management consulting for Goldman Sachs in New York City and marketing consulting for Molson Coors. Ben is also a musician with experience as a professional singer.
Why do I coach?
I have had mentors since high school that have helped me achieve many of my successes. I am passionate about paying that forward and helping future generations.
Work Experience
Venture Capital Investor
Audaz Capital
April 2025 - Present
Wear many hats in a tech-focused VC firm.
Consultant
Reach Out Education Consulting
February 2025 - Present
I partner with Reach Out on developing and delivering curriculum related to topics such as entrepreneurship. I also serve as a counselor for Reach Out students, helping them in their journeys to university.
Founder and CEO
Origin
November 2024 - Present
Founded an AI clothing company sourcing traditional, handmade, natural fiber textiles from international artisans. Received 2 grants at Brown ($810), incubating in ENGN1931T (Brown’s entrepreneurship practicum), made 7 prototype outfits, wore them in 10 cities across 5 countries for feedback, 10+ interested customers, 1 presale.
Business Advisor (Volunteer Role)
Harvard Business School
February 2024 - Present
Serve as a mentor in Harvard Business School's Field X and Field Y practicum entrepreneurship courses. As the 1st undergrad mentor, advised 24 student startups & sourced a new mentor in HBS’ Field X/Y courses. Judged 4 pitch competitions, and mentored 3 student winners/finalists in 3 Harvard pitch competitions.
Lead Presidential Host
Brown University
September 2022 - Present
Execute special event preparation and host esteemed guests, speakers, and dignitaries who visit Brown. Hosted 5 honorary degree recipients across 2023 and 2024 commencement, including U.S. Secretary Gina Raimondo and Congresswoman Elaine Luria. Hosted Rep. Liz Cheney and the CEO of Uber.
Entrepreneurship Expert
Crimson Education
April 2020 - Present
I have conducted 415 sessions with 60+ students from 17 countries. Advised on essays and extracurriculars, and taught a social entrepreneurship curriculum. Students were accepted to MIT, Brown, Columbia, UC Schools, and others. I also worked with Crimson’s Co-CEO’s helping VIP students with special projects such as founding ventures, fundraising, etc.
Summer Analyst
Goldman Sachs
June 2023 - August 2023
Performed internal risk management consulting for firm leaders, focusing on global Private Wealth Management.
Management Development Intern
McMaster-Carr
June 2022 - August 2022
Ben was also given offers to work at
Audaz Capital
Education
Brown University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, International and Public Affairs with a Certificate of Entrepreneurship
2020 - 2025
Lead Presidential Host for the Office of the President. Co-President and founding board member of Brown LatinX Students in Business and Leadership. Led a group of students on a funded trip to Tokyo, Japan to meet with entrepreneurs in Japan. Co-President of The Higher Keys of Brown University. Former consultant in Brown Consulting Club.
University of Edinburgh
Visiting Student
2023 - 2023
Visiting student in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Harvard Business School
Summer Venture in Management Program Student
2023 - 2023
I was 1 of 180 students selected to participate in Harvard Business School's SVMP program, during which I lived in on-campus dormitory housing for a week and studied with HBS professors.
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Overall Rating
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