Hi,
I'm Ben Firn.
And welcome to my spot. . .
A Little About Me
I'm Boston born and bred, but currently live in Philly with my wife, daughter, and gaurd dog. I'm also a New Zealand citizen, and try to spend as much time there as I can.
As the son of two doctors, health was a big part of my upbringing. Being outside is where I'm happiest...especially when it's on the golf course.
I've been entrepreneurial since I was a kid. Right now, I'm focused on real estate software.
Business
I studied math and economics at Wesleyan, and then took a job in a quantitative consulting group at EY. Living in hotels and spreadsheets got old...so I quit and dove headfirst into software startups.
Fast forward 9 years and I'm still at it. Most of my attention is on software for property management. Below are some of my recent ventures.
Advisor (2023 - Present)
B2B software that helps vacation rental managers leverage their guest reviews to control and showcase their brand reputation.
VP of Growth & Ops (2018 - Present)
B2B software that helps vacation rental managers automate property care and guest service. Employee #5 / founding team.
Growth Marketing (2017 - 2018)
B2B software that helps companies manage their sports and concert tickets. Acquired by Valeas Capital Partners in 2025.
Golf
Golf is my favorite game to play. I find so many parts of it compelling -- the perpetual push to get better, the individuality of each course, and the people from all walks of life.
I've had some cool moments since picking up the game: walking on my college team, serving as Jack Nicklaus's security at the '16 Ryder Cup, drinking champagne in the clubhouse at the '22 U.S. Open, and appearing in a FootJoy ad (see below).
Travel
My knack for travel began when I spent 366 consecutive days abroad in 2002. Seeing so many different cultures was formative, and helped shape many of my perspectives.
For me, travel is about the duality of adventure and introspection. Experiencing things for the first time, and becoming comfortable in uncomfortable situations. I dust off my passport whenever I can, though it's never often enough.