Ben Hindman

Ben Hindman is an American entrepreneur in the event management industry.[1][2][3] He is co-founder and CEO of Splash, a company that provides online event-management software.[3][4]

Early life and education

Hindman attended Vanderbilt University, where he received a bachelor's degree in human and organizational development.[5]

Career

DC By Foot


Shortly after graduating, Hindman and Brody Davis founded DC By Foot, a tour company.[5][6] Despite criticism from the Washington, D.C., tour-guide establishment, DC By Foot was well-attended by tourists.[6] Hindman operated DC By Foot until 2009, when he sold the company to move to New York City.[2]

The Summit Series


Since leaving DC By Foot, Hindman has worked in event management.[2][3][7] He served as a founding member and chief travel officer of the Summit Series (conference),[7][8] a retreat organization company for young entrepreneurs.[9]

Thrillist

Hindman worked as the national events manager for Thrillist.com.[2] He organized events focused on showcasing local businesses and promoting the Thrillist.com brand.[10] These included a beach party in the Hamptons,[11] a promotional “mystery flight” to Jamaica,[2][10] and creating Hotel Thrillist in Miami Beach.[3][10]

Splash

In 2010, Hindman co-founded OneClipboard.com,[4] an online event-management software company.[3][4][12] In February 2012, OneClipboard.com introduced Splash, a service that allows users to manage their events by creating a custom webpage.[3][4] Splash allows users to archive and preserve photos and other media content to serve as a reminder of the event.[3] The company is based in New York City.[4]

Personal life

Hindman has been recognized as a beatboxer.[2] He performed with Naughty By Nature at Vanderbilt University’s Rites of Spring Music Festival in 2007.[13][14]

References

  1. ↑ "Gen Y the next 'Great Generation'?". HLN. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 O'Connell, Michael. "Thrillist Courts New Readers, Sponsors with Young Events Manager". BizBash. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Skelton, Alissa. "Use Online RSVP Tool to Help Your Party Make A Splash". Mashable. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Company Overview of One Clipboard, Inc.". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  5. 1 2 Bryan, Nelson. "Capitol Idea". Vanderbilt Magazine. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  6. 1 2 Fisher, Marc. "Tour Guide Revolution: Working For Tips". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  7. 1 2 "Thrillist.com". Medialife Magazine. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  8. ↑ "About page". Availor Philanthropy. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  9. ↑ McCarthy, Caroline. "Young entrepreneurs bond on the beach". CNET. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  10. 1 2 3 Muller, D. Channing. "Thrillist Stages First Branded Hotel in Miami Beach With Three Days of Parties". Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  11. ↑ Samardak, Kelly. "Just An Online Minute... Wet Hot American Launch Party For Thrillist Hamptons". Just an Online Minute. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  12. ↑ "SplashThat". CrunchBase. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  13. ↑ Vanderbilt Rites of Spring Beatbox (video). YouTube. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  14. ↑ "Rites of Spring Music Festival: History". Vanderbilt University. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
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