Ben Walters
About Ben Walters
Ben Walters is the VP of Enterprise BD & Partnerships at Hopper Technology Solutions, based in Toronto, Canada.
Company
Ben Walters currently works at Hopper Technology Solutions, located in Toronto, Canada. As the Vice President of Enterprise Business Development & Partnerships, his role involves extensive strategic planning and development. He has been instrumental in the company's growth, contributing significantly to its revenue generation, which now accounts for over 70% of Hopper's revenue and is EBITDA positive.
Title
Ben Walters holds the title of Vice President of Enterprise Business Development & Partnerships at Hopper Technology Solutions. Previously, he served as the General Manager of New Verticals at Hopper from 2019 to 2021. His roles have consistently focused on expanding business opportunities and partnerships.
Background
Ben Walters has a diversified background with experience across multiple industries. He co-founded Gravy.ai and served as its CEO until its acquisition by Hopper. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Management Consultant at Carpedia International and as a Global Management Trainee at Anheuser-Busch InBev. His roles have spanned from consulting to leadership in technology startups.
Education and Expertise
Ben Walters studied Data Analytics at BrainStation in 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Finance and International Business from McGill University and participated in a semester abroad at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. His academic background equips him with a thorough understanding of business and finance, which he has applied effectively in his professional roles.
Achievements
Ben Walters wrote the original business case for Hopper-as-a-service, now known as Hopper Technology Solutions. He has closed keystone deals with major companies including Capital One, Uber, Booking Holdings, Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. These deals have generated over $3 billion in sales. Additionally, he advises several startups, focusing on early-stage challenges.