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Everyone has a North Pole.
A formidable challenge or goal that captivates us despite the overwhelming odds.
For me, it’s been about pushing the limits of what we think is possible – to test and extend the boundaries of human potential.
Through 12 expeditions, covering over 4,500 miles, I shattered a century-old record for the longest polar journey on foot.
I’ve shared my story across three main-stage TED talks, and given keynote presentations for more than 1,000 audiences in 46 countries.
My next challenge is to again push the boundaries of human potential.
This time, it’s through others.
Keynote speaker
A 3x main-stage TED speaker with over 4m views from talks: ‘Why bother leaving the house?’ and ‘Three things to know before you ski to the North Pole’.
“A message of inspiration, empowerment and boundless potential.”
Whether speaking to the world’s largest corporations or to small teams at pioneering start-ups, in person or online, Ben speaks with honesty, humility and humour.
He takes his audiences inside his polar expeditions and shares hard-won lessons to educate, inform and inspire.
Ben has spoken for clients like Microsoft, Mastercard, Sequoia, and Boston Scientific.
Learn more or get in touch below.
OTHER VENTURES
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Podcast host
Exploring the stories of extraordinary individuals who’ve done great things in one field, and who’ve since transferred their drive to tackling climate change.
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Climate investor
Kintanna Ventures – named after a mountain range in Antarctica – is a climate tech venture capital fund and syndicate. Investing in the outliers on the frontiers of our planet.
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Polar Explorer
I’ve led 12 major expeditions and have covered just over 4,500 miles (7,250km) on foot in the high Arctic, Greenland and Antarctica since 2001.
"Success is not a goal to reach or a finish line to cross. It is a system to improve, an endless process to refine."
— JAMES CLEAR.