# Ben Metcalfe

> VC, GTM Executive, Co-founder of WP Engine

Fmr Co-founder & GTM at WP Engine 🦄, top managed hosting service for WordPress sites.

Founder & GP at Monochrome Capital, investing in early-stage SaaS, AI, cloud infrastructure, and deep tech startups.

Chief Business Officer at Alembic (Causal AI platform for Fortune 500 companies)

Founded Uber's Public Policy R&D team, disrupting the way policy is made and expanding multi-billion dollar markets in Nevada, New York, and LatAm.

Former Principal at Ridge Ventures, investing in leading tech startups (Fastly, Minted, MindMeld).

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Advice on early-stage fundraising
✔️ Perfecting your pitch
✔️ Building a unicorn
✔️ Scaling & growth strategies
✔️ How to build developer platforms
✔️ Guidance on SaaS business models
✔️ Tips on AI startup strategy
✔️ Advice on public policy innovation
✔️ Best practices for venture investing

Passionate about guiding founders through early growth! Excited to connect and help your startup scale.

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $250.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/BenMetcalfe)
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- [Marketplace](/marketplace)