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Benjamin Kohn

Summary

Dynamic executive leader and entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in technology, hospitality, and social impact. Proven track record of building and scaling organizations from early-stage startups to successful exits, with deep expertise in strategic partnerships, growth, and mental health advocacy.

Experience

Executive Director

Mar 2024 - Present

Hope For The Day (HFTD)

Leading proactive suicide prevention and mental health education initiatives. Driving organizational strategy, community outreach, and program development to expand the reach of mental health resources.


Executive

Feb 2024 - Present

Sip of Hope Coffee

Managing the world's first coffee shop supporting proactive mental health. Overseeing operations, partnerships, and community engagement for this social enterprise that funds mental health education.


VP of Partnerships

2023 - 2024

EMERGING Fund

Focused on ResTech investments and growth services. Supported outreach and diligence on a $100 million fund, built strategic partnerships to support restaurant technology startups, and drove innovation in the food service industry.


VP of Growth

2019 - 2023

Gordon Food Service / Back of House

Built a restaurant technology hub and marketplace. Led growth strategy, platform development, and partner integration for a digital ecosystem serving the food service industry.


Founder

2022 - Present

Shift Hockey

Founded a retail hockey brand that creates custom sticks and apparel. Building a direct-to-consumer brand serving players and teams with customized equipment and merchandise.


President / Founder

2009 - 2016

Cloudly

Founded cloud-telephony startup at age 24. Built and scaled the business through product development, sales, and strategic growth, leading to a successful exit.

Education

Ohio University

2005 - 2009

Athens, OH

Skills

LeadershipResTechMental Health AdvocacyStrategic PartnershipsEntrepreneurshipTechnology Innovation