I help leaders feel less behind in AI.
I build AI tools every day and work with a select group of leaders getting ahead of the curve.
If this sounds like you
- You're sold that your team should be doing more with AI but it's all happening piecemeal among individuals, without a central strategy
- You see everyone posting about AI agents nonstop and wonder if you're behind or if they're exaggerating
- You wish you had a stack of personal AI tools, but you're busy running a business and get stuck at seemingly 'little' steps like which services to try
- You've experimented with a few tools and the results seem mixed
- You're building an AI product and need help
- You tend towards working with hands-on builders, not consultant types
I work with a handful of founders, execs, and leaders at all stages of their AI path, from "Do I subscribe to Claude or ChatGPT?" to "I want a new AI-driven operating model across every function in my company."
Why me
A builder who ships AI every day — not a consultant
Built an AI company that's now part of Genentech
8 years as Founder & CEO of Spring Science, deploying AI software into pharma — one of the most cautious industries on earth.
Built and scaled orgs 3 times as CEO and VP Engineering
Scaled orgs from the ground up at Spring Science, as VPE/founding eng at Khan Academy, and as VPE/early eng at Fog Creek.
Made AI work across disciplines in biotech & edtech
AI adoption is cultural, not just technical. Built engineering mindsets in notoriously complex industries.
Developed world-class talent on the bleeding edge of AI
Decades recruiting and coaching top technical talent, many of which are now at the most prominent AI labs and running successful startups.
Shipping AI tools every day
I'm in the trenches shipping new products, agents, and tools for personal projects and for clients under the Elbo Software umbrella.
How we can work together
I coach and get my hands dirty with you or your team.
High-touch 1:1
Personal coaching to build your AI stack
For: Leaders who want personal AI tools & guidance
Regular hands-on sessions where we dive into what's hard about your work and which tools can help. We deploy them together and practice workflows so you get strong with them.
Think jam sessions, screen-sharing, 'install this, click here'-type progress, and building your personal assistant AI stack.
Most people I work with ramp up fast, become fluent in AI tools, and use our regular followups to push boundaries into advanced workflows.
Org-wide impact
Hands-on projects to drive AI transformation
For: Teams in need of agents now & transformation soon
You want to steer your team towards AI-native workflows but you want to start with immediate value, not lots of consultant talk and slide decks.
I've spent the last two decades driving engineering mindsets through cross-functional teams in complex industries, and I like helping cultures adopt new tech. It helps to have hands-on builders who can demonstrate momentum while also coaching adoption.
We find ways for AI and agents to immediately help your company or product, I build some, and we use momentum to chart a course for broader adoption, customized for your team.
Personal development
Startup leadership development
For: Leaders in tech startups seeking coaching & advice
I do personal leadership development for a select group of people working in amazing startups. These are typically technical folks going through personal and career challenges at key inflection points in their companies.
I'm proud of the sprawling impact and success of individuals I've helped develop over the last 20+ years, and — while this is not my main gig — it's a practice I find deeply rewarding with the right individuals.
"I can't tell you how much my heart is swelling with gratitude and pride ❤️ Thank you Ben!! The timing of your help couldn't be better. You are the best."
Discuss working together
I work with a small number of people at a time. Tell me what you're building.