Ben Rattray, Angel Investor

Ben Rattray is the founder and CEO of Change.org, the world’s largest platform for social change. Recognized by Time and Fortune for his influence and leadership, he has guided the platform to more than 500 million users across 196 countries. He has built Change.org into a global hub where ordinary people launch campaigns that drive impact, from fighting school bullying to holding corporations and governments accountable. His work reflects a commitment to using technology to empower civic engagement. As an angel investor, Rattray backed Smashing, a seed-stage company that raised $3.4M, showing his interest in supporting startups aligned with innovation and community-driven impact.