Ben Casnocha

Ben Casnocha is a Silicon Valley–based entrepreneur, investor, and New York Times bestselling author. He is the Co-Founder and General Partner of Village Global, a $500 million early-stage venture capital firm backed by leading founders including Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates. Chaired by Reid Hoffman, Village Global pioneered a network-native approach to discovering and supporting early-stage founders.

Ben is the co-author of two New York Times bestsellers with Reid Hoffman. The Start-Up of You and The Alliance , which have become playbooks for entrepreneurial leadership and modern career building. He has appeared on CNN, CNBC, The CBS Early Show, and other outlets sharing insights on startups, networks, and talent.

At BRIDGE Summit, Ben Casnocha will share practical insights for building companies and careers that adapt fast, from leveraging relationships and scaling culture to applying AI and global networks to accelerate growth.