Benjamin B. Friedman

Benjamin B. Friedman helps founders build companies that balance ambition with authenticity. He guides introverted founders to lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction, turning quiet conviction into measurable impact.

As Founder and President of Build Scale Grow, Inc., Benjamin works with startups in social impact, education, and health tech to align metrics with mission. He balances hard data with human values, drawing from real-world successes and failures. With two decades in finance and operations, he's helped raise tens of millions in funding and navigate five successful mergers and acquisitions.

Benjamin is deeply invested in the future of startups. Through writing, workshops, community events, fractional leadership, and coaching, he demystifies growth for founders who value clarity over chaos. His first book, Scale: Reach Your Peak, redefines how founders approach growth, leadership, and operational excellence. His second book, Silent Strength, serves introverted entrepreneurs who want to succeed in the high-energy, high-touch startup world without compromising who they are.

He also serves as an advisor, investor, and coach for university entrepreneurship programs at Columbia, Duke, NYU, and UMass.