Ben Cohen
Ben Cohen is an American entrepreneur, activist, philanthropist, and co-founder of Ben & Jerry's ice cream company known for his social activism.
Entrepreneur
March 18, 1951
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Ben Cohen, an American businessman, social entrepreneur, and political activist, gained prominence as the co-founder of the popular ice cream company, Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Holdings, Inc. He has also written a book called “Values-led Business: How to Change the World, Make Money, and Have Fun.” Cohen is a passionate advocate for social and environmental issues, founding the “Stamp Stampede” campaign to diminish the impact of money in politics and co-founding Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities. Notably, he has utilized his wealth and influence from Ben & Jerry’s to support various social causes through the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation.