# Ben Shanken

> VP of Product @ Discord

VP of Growth at Discord — Currently leading the growth organization at Coinbase.

I actively invest and advise SaaS, marketplaces, and consumer startups. 

Previously: Led Growth, Safety, and Developer Ecosystem at Discord. At Lyft, built out the Growth Platforms and Growth Acquisition product orgs, as well as the Ads business.

Things I can advise on:
- career
- how to be effective at your job
- startups 
- product 
- product marketing
- product led growth
- how to build a growth team
- tips for jumpstarting growth

I love helping others and I look forward to helping you on your business journey!

**Rating:** 5/5 (3 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $500.00

## Subscription Plans

- Product strategy & growth — 1:1 Mentoring (Deep Dive) ($3500.00/month)
- Product strategy & growth — 1:1 Mentoring (Full Access)   ($1000.00/month)

## 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](/BenShanken)
- [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/455636QkwvevAh.jpg)
- [Marketplace](/marketplace)