
Nature and Biodiversity
Why we should take a venture approach to protecting nature
What if we applied a venture studio approach to nature —blending science, design and business from day one to help build investable, scalable solutions?
Ben is the founder and CEO of Conservation Investment Management. He is a recognized expert in conservation investment and conservation finance in the U.S. Prior to founding Conservation Investment Management, Ben was a shareholder at WRA, Inc, a environmental consultant and project developer. Ben worked at New Forests, a sustainable timberland investment group, and at the World Bank. Ben has a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine focused on wildlife and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.