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Ben Kolada

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Managing Director & Head of US Tech Investment Banking at ICON Corporate Finance
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Ben Kolada is the Managing Director and Head of US Tech Investment Banking at ICON Corporate Finance, based in the Bay Area. He specializes in M&A and capital raising for AI and Data Technology companies. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago, he has advised on numerous international transactions.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Managing Director & Head of US Tech Investment Banking
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Ben shows up

Early Adopter
Objective Evaluator
Goal-Oriented

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Ben cares about

AI & DataTech M&A
Advises AI and data technology companies on M&A and fundraising, with recent deals including Octopai's sale to Cloudera and Zeenea's acquisition by HCLSoftware.
Cross-Border Tech Deals
Focuses on hunting down opportunities worldwide for his clients, having recently closed deals for companies based in the Czech Republic sold to US and South Korean firms.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Managing Director & Head of US Tech Investment Banking
ICON Corporate Finance
5-2020 - 6-2025
Director & Head of US Tech Investment Banking
ICON Corporate Finance
5-2020
Strategic Business Development Consultant
Independent
Vice President, Big Data Investment Banking
Catapult Advisors
Research Manager
The 451 Group
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2004 - 2007
BA
Loyola University Chicago
2005 - 2005
Education details unavailable
John Felice Rome Center
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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