Ben Garbett is a seasoned technology leader, product strategist, and entrepreneur with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, and developer experience. Currently, he is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Appvia, a company dedicated to helping organizations accelerate their cloud-native journey by simplifying Kubernetes adoption and management. Ben has a passion for building innovative products that solve complex technical challenges and empower engineering teams. Prior to Appvia, he was an Entrepreneur in Residence and later a Venture Partner at Forward Partners, where he played a key role in identifying and supporting early-stage technology startups. His expertise spans product development, go-to-market strategy, and fostering high-performing engineering cultures.
Ben Garbett's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:
Successfully co-founded Appvia, leading the product vision, strategy, and development to empower enterprises with secure and scalable Kubernetes platforms. Instrumental in growing the company and its product offerings, focusing on developer self-service and operational efficiency.
Identified, evaluated, and mentored promising early-stage technology startups, contributing to the growth of the UK tech ecosystem. Provided strategic guidance on product, technology, and fundraising to portfolio companies.
Actively contributes to the cloud-native community through speaking engagements, articles, and advocacy for best practices in Kubernetes, DevOps, and platform engineering. Recognized for insights into simplifying complex infrastructure for developers.
Spearheaded the development of innovative solutions at Appvia, such as Krane and Wayfinder, aimed at making Kubernetes more accessible, secure, and manageable for organizations of all sizes.
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School - Year 2012
Maidstone Grammar School - Year 2005
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