Ben Huh

Yo, so you gotta hear about Ben Huh. This dude’s the real deal in the startup world. Like, he jumped into the scene back in YC S17, but he’s been around the block a ton before that. He’s basically a serial entrepreneur and investor who’s always chasing the future trend, especially at the intersection of tech, community, and culture.

First off, he’s best known for crushing it at Cheezburger. Yeah, the meme empire that gave us I Can Has Cheezburger? and FAIL Blog. That place basically blew up internet meme culture before it was even a thing. The dude was CEO, and he made viral content a legit business. No cap, he turned funny pictures into a whole brand that everyone knew. That’s the kind of hustle that shows he’s got an eye for the viral and a knack for building community-driven platforms.

Ben’s more than just a meme guy. Nah, he’s got a bigger vision. After Cheezburger, he jumped headfirst into blockchain and crypto. He co-founded Orange DAO and Orange Fund, all about backing crypto startups, especially ones with YC roots. He’s out here trying to fuel the next wave of tech rebels and decentralized projects. Building communities, investing in the future of money and tech, that’s the real deal.

He’s also deeply into pushing tech boundaries. He founded Social Build, a company trying to change how buildings are made with software-generated floor plans. They raised 17 million bucks, which is no joke, but COVID hit hard, and they had to shut down in 2021. Still, that shows he’s not afraid to go after big, ambitious ideas, even if they don’t always work out.

What’s crazy is, all these experiences, running viral sites, jumping into crypto, trying to change construction, show a guy who’s obsessed with innovation and community. He’s all about the hustle of starting something, whether it’s a meme site or a DAO. His process screams that for him, entrepreneurship isn’t just about the money, it’s about creating culture, pushing tech forward, and having an effect.

Plus, he’s not just behind the scenes. He even starred in LOLwork, a reality TV show where we saw how he managed Cheezburger’s chaos firsthand. That’s some real transparency, showing the world what it’s like to run a viral empire and keep it all together.

Bottom line: Ben Huh is this wild mix of meme king, tech pioneer, and crypto believer who’s always jumping into new frontiers. He’s motivated by a love for community and tech that’s pushing us into the future. His story’s about taking crazy ideas, risking it all, and never stopping, whether it’s viral content, blockchain, or changing how buildings get built. That’s why he’s so important, he’s a reminder that the real magic happens when you combine culture, tech, and a little bit of madness.