Please join me in welcoming Benjamin Callon to the Context VC team as a summer analyst!

1/ Hometown: San Francisco, CA but was raised in Singapore.

2/ Where are you going to school: I’m a rising junior at Amherst College studying economics and mathematics. I’m on the cross country and track teams.

3/ Favorite books: 
Shōgun by James Clavell
Clavell's meticulous attention to detail and engaging storytelling make "Shōgun" one of my favorite pieces of historical fiction. His vivid descriptions and in-depth exploration of the country's culture, samurai traditions, and political landscape captivated me on a deeper level, as I can draw connections between the settings and experiences I encountered during my time in Japan.

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
As a competitive runner, I found Phil Knight’s biography on the founding of Nike to be a gripping read. Knight's storytelling ability about the challenges, triumphs, and sacrifices involved in building a successful athletic brand kept me engaged throughout, as he shares incredibly valuable anecdotes and lessons learned along the way.

4/ Favorite movies: Rocky (1976), Godfather (1972), and the Dark Knight (2008).

5/ Hobbies: Running, reading, and hiking.

6/ Favorite sports team: San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors, & Houston Texans.

7/ Ben has hit the ground and started running hard. In fact we've been on some runs around San Francisco and he's a fast runner and helping to keep me in shape! Ben, thank you for being part of the Context VC team 🙏💯💪🏃‍♂️💨!!

cc James McGlinchey, Ian O’Bryan, Brendan Aronson, & Carina Cho

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