Benjamin Sanders

CEO, HyperYou, Proof Data Technology, Inc.

From NASA’s Canadarm to the BlackBerry to CERN, as a Waterloo engineer, Ben has contributed to some of Canada’s most advanced technology both at home and abroad.

As a seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Ben has also helped launch 3 venture-backed tech startups: Presto.com (YC S10, IPO ’22), Clear.co (ex-unicorn), ProofGov.com (TechStars ’19, acquired ’22).

And as a government geek, he’s helped advance policy within 3 government space agencies, 2 divisions of the UN, the Canadian Urban Institute, Banff Forum, Action Canada, and the Yukon Government.

Ben lives together with his family in an off-grid home (100% solar) near Whitehorse, Yukon.