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Benny's passion for computers and technology led him to pursue his MBA at Oregon State University. He is in his final year with a focus in Innovation Management. 

His developing skills in marketing and consulting has helped a handful of ventures complete product-market fit assessments at the OSU Advantage Accelerator. He also coaches OSU’s undergraduate entrepreneur students by providing feedback about their product-to-market viability and pitch presentation improvements. He aspires to commercialize consumer technology products and to mentor young people in areas of college, career, and entrepreneurship development.

This past summer, he interned at HP, Inc. where he performed and analyzed market research pertaining to consumer printing trends specifically in Generations Y and Z. His deliverables included the pieces for the early stages of a product development cycle.

He earned his Bachelor's degree in Music (Vocal Studies) with a minor in Economics from Willamette University. While at Willamette, he recruited prospective students through the Office of Admission and provided technology solutions to students and staff at the Help Desk. Before attending OSU, he rebuilt recycled PC systems to upgrade aging computers at Garten Services, a non-profit focused on job creation for people with disabilities.