Ben Schwarz

About Ben Schwarz

Strategic business leader with 13+ years of experience in corporate strategy, investor relations, M&A, and executive advisory. Proven expertise in capital markets strategy, investor engagement, and corporate communications. Trusted advisor to senior executives on high-impact financial decisions and strategic initiatives. Owner-operator of a successful small business with end-to-end oversight of financial and operational performance.

Experience

1. Managing Partner

   Ground Support Cafe

   Sep 2019 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Owner/operator of a specialty café generating $2.35M in annual revenue with a team of 14 FTEs.• Held sole accountability for P&L, brand positioning, customer experience, business development, and compliance.• Rebuilt back-end systems (payroll, banking, inventory management) and built durable operating infrastructure, achieving 36% gross sales growth post-acquisition through operational optimization.• Negotiated renewal of a multi-year commercial lease valued at over $3M, securing favorable terms and ensuring sustainable economics for the business.

Education

• University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, History & Sociology of Science

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Strategic Communications
• Strategy
• Business Writing
• Sustainability
• Financial & Operational Modeling
• Executive-Level Communication
• Financial Modeling
• Analysis
• Corporate Strategy Formulation
• Business Analysis
• Corporate Development
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Alternative Energy
• Social Media
• Equity Research
• Renewable Energy
• Quantitative Research
• Start-Ups
• Scenario Planning
• Digital Media
• Cleantech
• Microsoft Office
• Data Segmentation
• Management Consulting
• Data Analysis
• Storyboarding
• Growth Strategies
• Business Strategy