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Ben Stokes is the Founding Partner of Chasing Rainbows, an early-stage investment fund…
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Today We Launch A New Venture Fund - Chasing Rainbows
Today We Launch A New Venture Fund - Chasing Rainbows
By Ben Stokes
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TOPIC: What is your purpose in life, and who or what has influenced you to live that purpose...
TOPIC: What is your purpose in life, and who or what has influenced you to live that purpose...
By Ben Stokes
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On Finding a Company that Encourages Me to Embrace My Identity
On Finding a Company that Encourages Me to Embrace My Identity
By Ben Stokes
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"This election is a choice between hollow promises and real leadership...The stakes couldn’t be higher, and the choice couldn’t be clearer." Source:…
"This election is a choice between hollow promises and real leadership...The stakes couldn’t be higher, and the choice couldn’t be clearer." Source:…
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Back in March, after doing a short source interview on LGBTQ+ venture capital for a separate story, I pitched entrepreneur Tristan Schukraft and his…
Back in March, after doing a short source interview on LGBTQ+ venture capital for a separate story, I pitched entrepreneur Tristan Schukraft and his…
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⏰ Venture Forward is hosting its 12th Emerging Manager Office Hours (EMOH), an educational program for emerging VC fund managers from diverse…
⏰ Venture Forward is hosting its 12th Emerging Manager Office Hours (EMOH), an educational program for emerging VC fund managers from diverse…
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Experience
Education
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Volunteer Experience
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Volunteer + Development
Ruhunu Children's Orphanage
- Present 7 years 8 months
Children
Volunteer at the Ruhunu Children's Orphanage, which is the orphanage I was once at as a child. I spend time with the children, and help as a patron for the orphanage. I have done building development, and helped with the plumbing and kitchen facilities. I have also taught education to the children as well.
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Outforce ANZ Director
Salesforce
- 10 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Outforce ANZ Director
I was leader for Outforce, Salesforce’s LGBTI Initiative, developing and supporting the direction of our Diversity and Inclusion strategy. The group had 44 members in 2013, and has since grown to over 120 members. I have helped pushed the strategy and have spoken at industry events, including working with Pride in Diversity on the structure of training for Salesforce on a corporate level and updated many policies with inclusive language. I submitted the AWEI application…Outforce ANZ Director
I was leader for Outforce, Salesforce’s LGBTI Initiative, developing and supporting the direction of our Diversity and Inclusion strategy. The group had 44 members in 2013, and has since grown to over 120 members. I have helped pushed the strategy and have spoken at industry events, including working with Pride in Diversity on the structure of training for Salesforce on a corporate level and updated many policies with inclusive language. I submitted the AWEI application for Salesforce, which discusses why Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer no matter what sexual orientation or identity one has. We upped our score from 44points to 63 points, benchmarking us in the top 35 employers for 2014. We were also Silver Sponsors of the AWEI Luncheon.
Honors & Awards
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Young Alumni Of The Year 2020
University of Tasmania
This award has been established to recognise high achieving University of Tasmania graduates in their early to mid-career pathways who demonstrate the potential to shape the world through their vision, leadership and professionalism.
Ben was chosen for his success in his chosen industry/profession, ability to inspire others in his profession or community and his outstanding character with demonstrated behaviours that uphold the University of Tasmania Statement of Values: inclusion…This award has been established to recognise high achieving University of Tasmania graduates in their early to mid-career pathways who demonstrate the potential to shape the world through their vision, leadership and professionalism.
Ben was chosen for his success in his chosen industry/profession, ability to inspire others in his profession or community and his outstanding character with demonstrated behaviours that uphold the University of Tasmania Statement of Values: inclusion, diversity, excellence, and respect.
The university is immensely proud of Ben’s contributions on a personal, professional, and societal level.
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