Ben Milne

Who Is Ben Milne?

Ben Milne is the founder and CEO of Dwolla, a pioneering payments startup that aims to move money quickly and securely. Under Milne’s leadership, the Des Moines-based company has raised over $22 million from investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures. Dwolla has gained recognition as one of Fast Company’s “50 Most Innovative Companies of 2014.” Milne’s groundbreaking work in financial technology has led Forbes to name him a “Disruptor of the Year” and he has been featured in *Inc.* Magazine’s annual 30 under 30 list, as well as on Bloomberg TV and The TODAY Show. In 2013, he was also included on MIT Technology Review’s list of “Innovators Under 35.”

What is his Background?

Ben Milne founded Dwolla to address the high transaction fees and limitations of traditional payment methods by creating a low-cost, efficient alternative. Dwolla operates on the ACH network, allowing individuals and businesses to send, receive, and request payments seamlessly without traditional card fees. With the release of a white-label API, Dwolla now enables businesses to integrate bank-to-bank payments directly within their systems, maintaining brand identity while offering the ease of direct bank transfers at minimal cost. Over the years, Dwolla has been adopted by a wide range of users, from artists and governments to manufacturers and utilities, facilitating thousands of transactions efficiently.