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Ben Rattray          

Founder & CEO of Change.org

Ben Rattray is the founder and CEO of the globally recognized platform, Change.org. Rattray's entrepreneurial journey began from his house in 2007 when he launched the organization, which has since grown to monumental proportions. As of 2013, Change.org boasted a team of 170 employees spanning across 18 countries, further highlighting the reach and influence of Rattray's creation.

Under Rattray's leadership, Change.org garnered significant investment, demonstrating strong belief in its potential. In May 2013, a $15 million round of investment was led by the Omidyar Network, a testament to the platform's strength and future prospects. This financial backing enabled the organization to expand its global footprint and continue its mission on a larger scale.

Rattray's influence and visionary leadership have not gone unnoticed. In 2012, he was included in the Time 100 list of the world's most influential people and was recognized as one of Fortune's 40 Under 40 rising young business leaders. His notable recognition continued in 2014 when he received the Commonwealth Club of California's 21st Century Visionary Award.

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Ben Rattray, founder and CEO of San Fransisco-based petition site Change.org, decided to study law. This ambition lasted about as long as it took to get his first enrolment email.

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