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Benedict T. Casnocha
Entrepreneur -- Author -- College Student
Welcome to my personal web site. I'm an entrepreneur, writer, and college student currently based in Los Angeles county. I'm 20 years old. The best way to get to know me is by reading and subscribing to my blog (ben.casnocha.com). Otherwise, static information appears on this site.
Personal
I am a full-time student at Claremont McKenna College in Southern California. I like to think deeply about things, especially about business, journalism and media, politics, international relations, and technology. I like spending time with people who are smart, provocative, funny, and subscribe to the mantra of Think Different. (more)
Professional
I am an entrepreneur and writer. I have started two companies and written one book. I also speak and consult. (more)
Official Bio
Ben is the author of the bestselling business book My Start-Up Life: What a (Very) Young CEO Learned on His Journey Through Silicon Valley (Jossey-Bass, May '07), which the New York Times called "precocious, informative, and entertaining." He founded Comcate, Inc., an e-government software company, at age 14. Ben's work has been featured in dozens of international media including CNN, USA Today, CNBC, and ABC's 20/20. At a conference in Paris PoliticsOnline named him one of the "25 most influential people in the world of internet and politics". BusinessWeek recently named Ben "one of America's top young entrepreneurs." He writes prolifically on his blog which the San Jose Business Journal called one of the "Top 25 Blogs in Silicon Valley." He also writes commentaries for NPR's "Marketplace". Ben has given speeches at dozens of universities and organizations around the world. He has traveled to more than 25 countries. He also co-runs the Silicon Valley Junto, an intellectual discussion society for business and technology executives. In his free time Ben enjoys playing chess, ping-pong, reading, and writing.