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Ben Wallace

Ben Wallace

Data-driven, hip-hop-loving environmentalist, technical implementor and business leader

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New York, New York, United States
Joined June 2026
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Ben Wallace is a multi-talented professional with a strong foundation in Information Systems from Indiana University. His career trajectory showcases a blend of technical acumen as a full-stack developer and solutions architect, coupled with strategic leadership in AI solutions and customer success. He has experience across large enterprises like Salesforce and GE Digital, and dynamic startups like Tonkean and Kibu, demonstrating adaptability and a drive for impact in diverse environments. replit+1
Ben exhibits a keen interest in Artificial Intelligence and its practical applications. As an AI Solutions Lead at Tonkean, he spearheaded go-to-market initiatives, addressing business use cases, security, and ethical considerations for AI adoption. His personal projects, such as an AI bot for presidential campaigns and a machine learning model for basketball rebound prediction, further highlight his hands-on engagement with AI technologies. replit+2
A prolific writer and communicator, Ben maintains a personal blog, ben-mini.com, where he shares insights on tech, business, and other topics. He also contributes articles to the Kibu blog, focusing on customer success and industry-specific content. His ability to articulate complex ideas is evident in his various writings and his role in driving brand visibility through content. ben-mini+2
Ben is passionate about using technology for social good. He supported Changemakers, an annual nonprofit hackathon that pairs operations professionals with nonprofits, helping over 20 organizations improve data management and automation. He also volunteers his technical skills to In4All Oregon, continuously supporting their operations. replit
Ben is a proven innovator, holding a US Patent (11,416,677 B2) as the primary contributor for developing a method to embed forms on dynamic resource management systems. This demonstrates his ability to conceive and formalize novel technical solutions. replit+1

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Everything is a Spreadsheet

November 1, 2025

A blog post about the widespread application of spreadsheet-like thinking.

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Groups: the Kibu Way

August 1, 2025

An article published on the Kibu blog discussing group functionalities within the Kibu platform.

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One-click Feedback

July 1, 2025

A blog post discussing mechanisms for providing simple feedback.

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Claude is kicking ChatGPT’s butt (in one thing)

July 1, 2025

A blog post comparing the performance of AI models Claude and ChatGPT in a specific area.

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Trust and Procedural Fetishism

June 1, 2025

A blog post exploring the concepts of trust and an excessive focus on procedures.

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Customer Stories: Inspire Central Florida

April 1, 2025

A customer story written for the Kibu blog, highlighting the experiences of Inspire Central Florida.

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Platform or Point Solution?

March 1, 2025

A blog post discussing the differences and considerations between building platforms versus point solutions.

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Customer Stories: Target Community & Education Services

March 1, 2025

A customer story written for the Kibu blog, highlighting the experiences of Target Community & Education Services.

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What’s Preventing Us from Building a Beautiful Product?

February 1, 2025

A blog post reflecting on obstacles to creating aesthetically pleasing and functional products.

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Customer Stories: The Arc Caddo-Bossier

January 1, 2025

A customer story written for the Kibu blog, highlighting the experiences of The Arc Caddo-Bossier.

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Customer Stories: Woodfords Family Services

December 1, 2024

A customer story written for the Kibu blog, highlighting the experiences of Woodfords Family Services.

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I Programmed an AI Bot to Help Me Run for President

March 1, 2020

An introduction and example of OpenAI’s GPT-2 Model, demonstrating its use in generating political speeches.

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