Ben Israelite
About Ben Israelite
Ben Israelite serves as the Sr. Director of Strategic Alliances at Workato, where he focuses on building partnerships with leading technology companies. He has a diverse background in business development and strategic alliances, with previous roles at Okta, Nutonian, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Work at Workato
Ben Israelite serves as the Sr. Director of Strategic Alliances at Workato, a position he has held since 2023. He previously worked as the Head of Strategic Alliances at the same company for two years, starting in 2021. In his role, he focuses on creating significant customer value through deep product and go-to-market partnerships with leading technology companies. Workato is recognized as a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader in Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS). Ben operates remotely from Rhode Island, United States.
Previous Experience
Before joining Workato, Ben Israelite accumulated diverse experience in various roles. He worked at Okta, Inc. as a Business Development Intern for two months in 2014 and later served as Sr. Manager of Strategic Alliances from 2017 to 2021. He also held the position of Director of Business Development at Nutonian from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked at Atlas Venture as an Investor Relations and Financial Analyst from 2006 to 2009. His early career included a role as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Ben Israelite earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he studied Entrepreneurship and Innovation from 2013 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from Syracuse University, which he completed from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic alliances and business development.
Background
Ben Israelite has a diverse professional background that spans over a decade. He began his career in finance and investor relations before transitioning into business development and strategic alliances. His roles have included significant responsibilities in leading partnerships and driving growth in technology-focused companies. His experience in both startup environments and established firms has equipped him with a broad perspective on business strategy.