Erik Benson

Erik Benson

Board Member at Burro
Seattle, Washington, United States

Erik Benson is currently an investor at 4AG Robotics and Overland AI, and serves as a board member at Burro, Carbon Robotics, and Lighter Capital. His expertise includes applied AI, agricultural technology, and deep tech.

  • Burro Board Member 2026–present · current
  • Pyka Investor 2026–present · current
  • 4AG Robotics Investor 2025–present · current
  • Overland AI logo
    Overland AI Investor 2023–present · current
  • Carbon Robotics logo
    Carbon Robotics Board Member 2021–present · current
  • Videon Board Member 2021–present · current
  • Lighter Capital logo
    Lighter Capital Board Member 2010–present, Executive Officer, Director 2020 · current
  • Rebellion Industries Investor 2019–present · current
  • Uplevel logo
    Uplevel Board Member 2019–present · current
  • SheerID Board Member 2016–present · current
  • Voyager Capital logo
    Voyager Capital Managing Partner 1999–present · current
  • Make.TV Director 2016 · past
  • Mimix CEO & President 1997–1998 · past
  • J.P. Morgan Investment Banking Associate 1991–1995 · past
  • Chemetall Financial Analyst 1989–1990 · past
  • Knutzen Grain Co. Farm Hand 1982–1989 · past

Education

  • Harvard Business School MBA, Business Administration and Management, General · 1995–1997
  • Pacific Lutheran University Bachelor of Arts - Economics · 1986–1990

Organizations

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  • Burro Board Member 2026–present · current
  • Pyka Investor 2026–present · current
  • 4AG Robotics Investor 2025–present · current

Education

  • Harvard Business School MBA, Business Administration and Management, General · 1995–1997
  • Pacific Lutheran University Bachelor of Arts - Economics · 1986–1990

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