Ben Weyhrauch

Ben Weyhrauch recently transitioned from a long and successful career as a Senior Software Application Engineer at Workday, where he spent 11 years on the Financials App Dev team, to pursuing new ventures. His departure in November 2024 marked a conscious decision to explore how his interests in community, food, music, and art could align with his professional life, signaling a significant shift towards entrepreneurial and creative endeavors. linkedin

Demonstrating an emerging entrepreneurial spirit, Ben is the founder of 'Wild Alaskan Fish Tacos NY,' a culinary pop-up serving wild-caught Alaskan fish tacos in New York. This new venture, with events scheduled in Brooklyn for July 2025, reflects his passion for food and building community, moving beyond his background in software engineering. partiful+1

Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, Ben is also an investor in Ponto Footwear, a company committed to sustainability by producing shoes from recycled and bio-based materials and donating to ocean protection. This investment highlights his interest in supporting environmentally conscious businesses and aligns with his broader values. contactout

Ben is an active outdoor enthusiast with a strong passion for skiing and snowboarding, frequently traveling to various popular destinations including Japan, Tahoe, Squaw Valley, Big Sky Resort, Kirkwood, Whistler, and his home state of Alaska. His social media activity often showcases these adventures, alongside other outdoor pursuits and travel experiences. nitter+1