Ben Wilde

Ben Wilde is our Head of Thesis and Innovation. In this role he is responsible for Georgian's thesis development and innovation strategy and works with portfolio companies on agentic and generative AI product strategy, market and competitive analysis.

Ben works at the intersection of business strategy and technology and has over 30 years' experience in the software industry in both engineering and marketing roles, including senior product management and strategy roles at IBM Software Group, Informix Software and a range of early and growth-stage start-ups. At IBM, Ben helped to define and lead the company's strategy for its Master Data Management and Information Integration business.

Prior to IBM, Ben held product management and marketing roles at Informix Software, where he was responsible for product management of the firm's Java software offerings.

Since leaving IBM, Ben has worked with a range of growth-stage companies in North America and New Zealand and has taught as an Adjunct Professor for Northeastern University. Ben has an Honors degree in product development and a Graduate diploma in economics.