Benjamin Chong

Benjamin has a track record of investing in and building successful Internet-related businesses over the last fifteen years. These include Online Agility, an incubator and developer of online concepts, and Jetabroad, one of Australia's leading online travel companies. After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales with First Class Honours, Benjamin began his career consulting in the areas of ecommerce strategy, online marketing, and technology for major clients such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Volvo, Sony, and Toyota. Benjamin was named National Young Business Person of the Year by Young Achievement Australia and is a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organisation, the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCAL), and Sydney Angels. Benjamin serves as the co-director of the Founder Institute in Sydney. He travels extensively throughout North America, Europe, and Asia for both business and pleasure. He enjoys classical and jazz piano and also plays the bass guitar.