Ben leads research and development in North America on the Policy team at Plaid, a financial data connectivity platform that enables consumers to access and share their financial data to power their favorite fintech tools. Ben previously worked at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, where he researched fintech and financial inclusion, consumer debt, and retirement savings. Prior to Aspen Ben was Head of Business Development at Onward Financial, a fintech employer-based financial wellness platform and FinLab alum.