Benjamin Rahn
About Benjamin Rahn
Benjamin Rahn is the Founder and Director of ActBlue, known for pioneering online fundraising technology for political campaigns and grassroots activists.
Founder & Director at ActBlue
Benjamin Rahn is the Founder and Director at ActBlue, having established the organization in 2004. Under his leadership, ActBlue has expanded its team from initial founding members to eight employees. His role includes advising the chair and CEO, contributing significantly to the strategic direction of the organization. ActBlue is renowned for developing online fundraising technology that has become a standard tool for political campaigns and grassroots activists. Rahn’s work at ActBlue was notably highlighted in a 2007 New York Times article for its impact and innovation in political fundraising.
Previous Roles at Stripe
Benjamin Rahn worked at Stripe in several roles over the course of eight years. From 2018 to 2020, he held the position of Staff Engineer. Prior to that, he was a Software Engineer from 2013 to 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He also served in an unspecified role at Stripe from 2012 to 2013.
Career at Blueleaf and Mashup Breakdown
Benjamin Rahn worked as a Product Manager at Blueleaf from 2011 to 2012. Before that, in 2010, he created Mashup Breakdown, a project he managed for 11 months.
Founder of MixApp
From 2008 to 2010, Benjamin Rahn was the Founder of MixApp. The initiative was part of his diverse career in the technology sector, showcasing his entrepreneurial skills.
Academic Background in Physics and Mathematics
Benjamin Rahn studied at Harvard University, achieving a B.A. in Physics and Mathematics from 1995 to 2000. He further pursued his academic interests at Caltech, where he studied Physics and achieved ABD status from 2000 to 2003.