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Ben Bateman

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Director Of Operations at GiveWell
📍 Brooklyn, New York, United States

Ben is an operations leader adept at scaling organizations through periods of rapid expansion. At GiveWell, he transformed the operations team as annual funds grew from $160m to $600m. Previously, he launched Indiegogos China program, growing it to 10% of company revenue. He holds a B. A. from Lewis & Clark College.

He is energized by startup environments that reward adaptability and thrives in cultures built on transparent communication, integrity, and continuous improvement. His career reflects a strong commitment to growing mission-driven organizations and fostering high-impact work environments.

He successfully pitched, launched, and scaled Indiegogo’s China program from scratch, growing it to over 10% of the companys total revenue in two years.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Director Of Operations
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Scaling Operations
Restructured and led GiveWell's operations department during a period of rapid growth, increasing staff from 20 to 70 and funds raised to $600M annually.
International Growth
Pioneered and scaled Indiegogo's China program, creating a significant revenue stream and demonstrating expertise in launching ventures in new international markets.
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Career

Work history

5-2022 - 6-2024
Director Of Operations
GiveWell
6-2018 - 4-2022
Head of Growth
GiveWell
7-2016 - 5-2018
Senior Director of Strategic Programs
Indiegogo
1-2016 - 6-2016
Director of Strategic Programs
Indiegogo
2-2015 - 12-2015
Director, Design & Technology Verticals
Indiegogo
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Education
2006 - 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Lewis & Clark College
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