Ben Spero
About Ben Spero
Ben Spero is the Director of Strategy & Business Operations at Carta, where he has worked since 2022. He leads the incubation and launch of the company's fund and SPV tax business, drawing on extensive experience in business operations and strategy.
Work at Carta
Ben Spero has been with Carta since 2020, initially serving as Senior Manager in Strategy & Business Operations before advancing to the role of Director in 2022. In his current position, he leads the incubation and launch of Carta's fund and SPV tax business. Spero manages projects that span go-to-market strategies, operations, product strategy, and mergers and acquisitions for Carta's Fund Admin business unit. His work involves overseeing projects from ideation through implementation, contributing to the growth and efficiency of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Ben Spero holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Philosophy from Dartmouth College, completing his degree from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both analytical and strategic thinking, which he applies in his current role at Carta.
Background
Before joining Carta, Ben Spero gained experience in various roles within the finance and consulting sectors. He worked at Goldman Sachs as an Associate in Hedge Fund Strategies from 2016 to 2018 and previously served as an Analyst in the same division from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he held the position of Associate Consultant at Bain & Company for one year in 2013-2014. Spero also completed an MBA internship in Business Operations at Shipwell from 2019 to 2020, further diversifying his professional experience.
Professional Experience
Ben Spero has accumulated significant experience in strategy and business operations across multiple organizations. His tenure at Goldman Sachs involved roles focused on hedge fund strategies, where he contributed to financial analysis and strategic planning. At Bain & Company, he worked as an Associate Consultant, providing insights and recommendations to clients. His internship at Shipwell allowed him to apply his business acumen in a practical setting, enhancing his operational skills before transitioning to a leadership role at Carta.