Background
Daniel, David Jacob Ben was born on November 10, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Daniel and Rosella (Soffian) Berkowitz.
consultant entrepreneurship educator
Daniel, David Jacob Ben was born on November 10, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Daniel and Rosella (Soffian) Berkowitz.
Bachelor with honors, University of Pennsylvania, 1952; Master of Science in Physics, University of Pennsylvania, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1960.
Physicist, General Electric, Schenectady, New York, 1961-1967; manager advanced programs R & D Center, General Electric, Schenectady, New York, 1967-1970; manager technical ventures operations, General Electric, Schenectady, New York, 1970-1976; area manager advanced energy, Exxon Corporation, Florham Park, New Jersey, 1976-1979; group vice president, Exxon Enterprises Company, Florham Park, 1979-1981; senior vice president, American R & D, Boston, 1981-1983; executive vice president, Genesis Venture Capital, Boston, 1983-1984; Berens professor entrepreneurship, Johnson Graduate School Management, Cornell Univercity, Ithaca, New York, since 1984. Consultant Venture Capital Partnerships, 1984-1989. Visiting professor Keio U., Japan, 1997-1998.
Chairman Human Rights Commission, Schenectady, 1970-1973. Trustee Union American Hebrew Congregations, New York City, 1972-1980. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1953-1956.
Member Harvard Club (Boston), Cornell Club (New York City), Sigma Xi.
Married Judith Milgram, June 3, 1957 (divorced November 1975). Children: Matthew, Elisabeth. Married Claire S. Berman, November 19, 1991.