Ben joins FM after driving cross-country to the Bay Area from the Midwest to immerse himself in the world of tech startups. He previously founded one of his own startups, ImThere (www.imthere.com), and is one of the first to signup to beta test sites and stand in line for the latest gadgets. A recent graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla with a degree in computer engineering, Ben brings his technical background and an interest in business to his new role at FM. When not in the office reading and supporting some of his favorite authors, Ben enjoys exploring the city, and liveblogging from concerts and other events. Welcome to FM, Ben!