Ben Simpson

Here’s the tea on Ben Simpson. This guy’s the real deal in the startup game. Went through YC in S18, so he’s been around that scene for a minute, and he’s crushed it with some serious projects under his belt.

Ben’s process started with a bunch of gigs, he’s worked with Easol, Beyond, Running Wild, Rise Festival, and even big names like VCCP and Rough Hill. But the standout is Easol. That’s his baby. It’s an “experience commerce” platform that’s raising serious buzz, just bagged £19 million, no cap. That’s not small potatoes, especially for a black-founded company in the UK. The fact that Easol’s part of YC and making waves says a lot about Ben’s hustle and vision.

What’s wild is, he’s all about creating real experiences, not just tech for tech’s sake. He owns his mistakes openly, shows he’s humble but hungry as hell. Dude’s not afraid to jump into the mess, learn quick, and build something that actually changes the game.

His story screams motivation. Started from somewhere, probably faced all the bullshit every founder does, rejection, setbacks, late nights. But he kept pushing, learned from every screw-up, and turned his ideas into legit businesses. You can tell he’s driven by more than just making a quick buck, he’s about building stuff that sticks, that matters.

So now he’s known as a guy who’s not just riding the startup wave but actually shaping it. Easol’s success, the fundraising, the YC badge, it’s proof he’s got that rare combo: vision, grit, and the street smarts to turn ideas into reality. Honestly, he’s the type of founder you wanna watch because he’s just getting started, and no doubt, he’s gonna keep pushing boundaries.

Long story short? Ben Simpson’s not just another founder. He’s someone who’s been through the trenches, came out swinging, and is now changing the experience commerce game. That’s why he’s someone you gotta keep your eye on.