Ben Karlin is a successful consumer products entrepreneur, with a particular focus on the food and beverage sector.

Currently he is CEO and Founder of AGRO, a manufacturer of plant-based sticks and jerky which is seeking to redefine the market for plant-based protein.

Prior to AGRO, Ben was the Co-founder and President of Q Mixers, which pioneered the market for premium carbonated mixers in America.

During his 15 years at Q Mixers, Ben also teamed up with Chaminade alum Peter Stris (’93) to launch Saffron, a chain of five quick-casual Indian restaurants in Los Angeles.

Prior to Q Mixers, Ben worked in premium consumer products, serving as a key executive at NYC-based haircare brand Bumble and bumble, and at Sydney-based natural skincare brand Jurlique.

Ben earned his MBA from Stanford (during which time, he ran business development for a Kleiner Perkins-funded edtech company) and his BA in economics and philosophy from Brown University.