Benjamin Finch
Engineer building solutions to global coordination problems
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New York, New York, United States
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Joined April 2026
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Benjamin Finch is an accomplished engineer with a strong academic background from Princeton University, holding both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He demonstrated exceptional research abilities, earning the Sigma Xi Book Award for Outstanding Research during his undergraduate studies. princeton+1
He is deeply involved in the AI and blockchain space, evident from his roles as Founder and Researcher at Intersection Research, where he works on AI products like College Finder, InterChat, and MindGames Arena. His research also extends to being a Founding Researcher at Sentient, a decentralized AI network, and co-authoring papers on topics like 'Open, monetizable, and loyal AI'. intersection-research+3
Benjamin has a significant interest and experience in energy transition and sustainable finance. He served as a Co-Founder and Managing Director at Tiger Sustainable Investment Group and as an Energy Transition Macro Researcher and Engineer at Princeton. His work includes analyzing net-zero energy pathways and assessing risk capital allocation for sustainable initiatives, as evidenced by his publications. princeton+2
Throughout his career, Benjamin has demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit, founding multiple ventures including EduTech, Light House Cards, and currently a Stealth Startup, alongside his foundational work at Intersection Research and Sentient. This highlights his drive to build and innovate across various sectors. intersection-research
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Oml: Open, monetizable, and loyal ai
January 1, 2024A publication exploring open, monetizable, and loyal AI, suggesting a primitive for reconciling open access with owner control in AI model distribution.
Reclaiming" Open AI"--AI Model Serving Can Be Open Access, Yet Monetizable and Loyal
January 1, 2024A pre-print exploring how AI model serving can be both open access and monetizable/loyal.
Speeding up risk capital allocation to deliver net-zero ambitions
January 1, 2023A publication co-authored by Benjamin Finch focusing on accelerating risk capital allocation for net-zero goals.
Downscaling-Capital mobilisation
January 1, 2023A publication related to capital mobilization in the context of the Net Zero Australia project.
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