Benjamin Rapkin
About Benjamin Rapkin
Benjamin Rapkin is a Founding Partner at Lightly, where he focuses on promoting sustainable design in the lighting industry. He has a background in sales and entrepreneurship, having held various roles in companies such as Parsely, Inc. and LIGHTGLASS.
Work at Lightly
Benjamin Rapkin serves as a Founding Partner at Lightly, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on accelerating the lighting industry's transition to sustainable design. His work is centered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he collaborates with a team dedicated to innovative lighting solutions.
Previous Experience
Before joining Lightly, Rapkin held various positions that contributed to his expertise in sales and entrepreneurship. He worked as a SaaS Sales Development Representative at Parsely, Inc. from 2015 to 2016. He also served as the Founder of ProjectedU from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he gained experience as a SaaS Sales Engineer intern at SevOne Inc. and as an intern at the United States Senate in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Rapkin studied at the University of Delaware, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Social Entrepreneurship. He also studied Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, achieving Dean’s Scholar recognition during his academic career from 2010 to 2014. His educational background supports his commitment to sustainable business practices.
Values and Beliefs
Benjamin Rapkin values direct critical feedback, viewing it as an opportunity for growth. He advocates for taking calculated risks and believes that failure can be a rewarding experience. He emphasizes the importance of businesses solving significant problems and being rewarded for their contributions to society.
Work at LIGHTGLASS
In addition to his role at Lightly, Rapkin is also a Founding Partner at LIGHTGLASS, where he has been involved since 2022. Prior to this, he served as the Director of Growth at LIGHTGLASS from 2018 to 2022, further solidifying his expertise in the lighting industry and sustainable design initiatives.