# Ben Kestenbaum

> Ben Kestenbaum is the New York-based co-founder and CEO of 228, a company combining product development, operating services, and investment. He previously helped found WOLF Financial, a social investment research app that won Drexel University’s 2020 Baiada Incubator Competition, and held co-founder and executive roles at Belay.

- **Role:** Co-Founder & CEO at 228
- **Organizations:** 228, WOLF Financial, Belay, J.P. Morgan, Point72, TD, Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania
- **Education:** Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Co-founder of WOLF Financial, first-place winner of Drexel’s 2020 Baiada Incubator Competition., Co-founder and CEO of 228.

## Career timeline

- **2018** — Worked in retail at TD, according to his public professional biography.
- **2019** — Participated in the Point72 Academy program.
- **2020** — Worked as an analyst at J.P. Morgan and helped build WOLF Financial.
- **2020** — WOLF Financial won first place in Drexel’s Baiada Incubator Competition.
- **2020–2022** — Held co-founder and executive roles at Belay.
- **2021** — Appeared with WOLF co-founders on Looking Beyond With Michael Sikand and Next Up Media.
- **2022** — Began the 228 founder and CEO role in February, according to his public role timeline.
- **2026** — Publicly promoted 228’s Brooklyn Nets Small Business Partner relationship and partner showcase.

## Achievements

- Co-founder of WOLF Financial, first-place winner of Drexel’s 2020 Baiada Incubator Competition.
- Co-founder and CEO of 228.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — At the research date, 228’s public website describes a New York headquarters, global partner service, and product development, investment, and operating offerings; its Nets page offers complimentary growth sessions.

## Links

- Website: https://228.co/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkestenbaum/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/benkesty
- GitHub: https://github.com/kestenbaum228
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bkestenbaum/

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Last updated: 2026-10-09