Basic Projects / Co-Founder & CEO 

Ben is an English-born restaurateur and career adventurer based in Charleston, South Carolina. Ben and his wife Kate launched their hospitality brand Basic Projects in 2015. Most recently, he completed the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a 3,000-mile nautical race across the Atlantic Ocean, which raised over $150K for Greenheart, a local food nonprofit. Ben’s passions for healthy, inspired living and sustainable food systems drive the mission of Basic Projects as the company continues to create an ever-expanding collection of unique spaces, experiences, and products that inspire people to live better.