Benjamin Birnbaum
About Benjamin Birnbaum
Benjamin Birnbaum is a co-founder and board director with extensive experience in various sectors, currently serving at Keyframe, TeraWatt Infrastructure, and several other organizations. He embraces chaos as a catalyst for growth and advocates for personal and professional development through mentorship and coaching.
Work at TeraWatt Infrastructure
Benjamin Birnbaum serves as Co-Founder and Board Director at TeraWatt Infrastructure since 2018. His role involves strategic oversight and guiding the company's mission to enhance electric vehicle infrastructure. TeraWatt focuses on providing comprehensive solutions for charging electric vehicles, aiming to support the transition to sustainable transportation. Birnbaum's experience in the energy sector contributes to the company's growth and innovation in this evolving market.
Current Roles and Board Positions
In addition to his role at TeraWatt Infrastructure, Benjamin Birnbaum holds several board positions across various organizations. He has been a Board Director at Buildings IOT since 2021, Xeal since 2022, HopSkipDrive since 2022, May Mobility since 2019, and David Energy since 2022. He also serves as a Board Member at Infogrid since 2023. These roles reflect his commitment to advancing technology and sustainable practices in diverse industries.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Birnbaum studied at Penn State University, where he earned both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Accounting from 2007 to 2012. He also attended Maastricht School of Management, focusing on Economics in 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation in financial principles and economic strategies, which he applies in his various leadership roles.
Career Philosophy and Leadership Style
Birnbaum's career philosophy emphasizes embracing chaos as a catalyst for opportunity and growth. He believes that rapid change creates a level playing field, where qualities such as judgment, grit, creativity, and humility become essential. He enjoys leading in chaotic situations, where competition is reduced, allowing him to leverage his skills effectively. His approach includes advocating for personal and professional development through mentorship and coaching.
Previous Experience at Cyrus Capital Partners
Before his current roles, Benjamin Birnbaum worked at Cyrus Capital Partners as part of the Repower Group from 2017 to 2020. During his three years there, he gained valuable experience in investment strategies and market analysis, which has informed his subsequent ventures in the infrastructure and technology sectors.