Ben King
CEO & Innovation Strategist
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Ben King, also known as Benjamin King, is a seasoned Senior Executive, Entrepreneur, and Board Member with over 20 years of leadership experience spanning higher education, government services, consumer goods, and food and beverage industries. As the CEO of Reaching The Future Faster, LLC (RFF) — the official government contracting partner for Singularity University — Ben is a recognized innovation strategist and change agent who helps U.S. government agencies and Fortune 500 enterprise clients embrace exponential technologies to reduce risk, advance their missions, and drive Horizon 3 innovation. His career includes executive roles at Singularity University, Bosch, and Cres Cor, where he has authored innovation playbooks, developed exponential enterprise frameworks, and built innovation capabilities for some of the world's leading organizations. A sought-after subject matter expert and guest faculty member, Ben specializes in startup strategy, executive coaching, regulatory compliance, and the adoption of emerging technologies to transform business practices and customer experiences. Beyond his corporate leadership, Ben is the founder of 1487 American Brewing Company, a Bavarian-style gastropub, and serves as an advisor to the Board of Milspec Capital — reflecting his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to community and service.