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Ben Harvatine

MIT-trained engineer with a passion for designing and building great products

Professional Bio

Ben Harvatine is an account strategist and supply chain lead at Palantir, with nearly a decade of experience delivering data-driven operational outcomes for both commercial and government customers in the United States.

Prior to joining Palantir, his career has been marked by equal parts variety and success. After graduating high school early to study mechanical engineering and architecture at MIT, he completed the prestigious global management training program at AB InBev. Upon completion of the program, he left to found a hardware startup making head impact sensors for athletes, and later joined SimpliSafe, helping to lead an award-winning redesign of their home security system.


Personal Bio

Born and raised in central Maryland, Ben now lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three kids. In his free time, he enjoys working with his hands and doing anything that gets him outside. Lately, surveying, trail cutting, and barn/cabin construction on his 50 acre property checks both boxes (and takes up plenty of time).

When he's not swinging a hammer, Ben and his wife enjoy "highpointing", having climbed 34 state highpoints as part of their effort to summit the highest natural point in each of the 50 states. Along the way, they've visited 28.2% of US counties and are always looking for the next excuse for a family roadtrip to see some more.

Awards & Recognition


Radio, TV, & Podcast Appearances


Press Coverage


Speaking

  • 2015, Mobile Monday Kansas City - Sprint Accelerator Panel
  • 2015, Techstars Sprint Accelerator Demo Day - Jolt Sensor
  • 2015, Kansas City Techweek - Techstars Panel
  • 2015, Mobile Monday Boston - Techstars Healthcare Startups
  • 2016, MIT VMS Demo Day - Jolt Sensor
  • 2016, Forbes Under 30 Summit - Meet the Next Edisons
  • 2017, Forbes Under 30 Summit - VIP Launch Event with Governor Charlie Baker & Mayor Marty Walsh