Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist
Ep 152: Ben Black Runs America's $200B Foreign Investment Fund; Here's His Plan to Counter China & Rebuild American Influence
Apr 30, 202638m
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Podcast guest profile
Ben Black: podcast appearances and interviews
co-founder and managing director · Akkadian Ventures
Podcasts6Episodes6Years active1Latest1 months ago
Total podcasts
6
across 6 episodes
Episodes
6
since 2026
Most recent
1 months ago
Jun 22, 2026
Years on record
1y
first seen 2026
About Ben Black
Ben Black, born on 29 April 1981, is the co-founder and managing director of Akkadian Ventures. He is a former professional rugby league footballer from Australia who played primarily as a scrum-half. During his athletic career in the 2000s and 2010s, Black played for the Wests Tigers before transferring to Halifax. He also went on to play for Batley Bulldogs, representing several clubs during his time in the sport.
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Podcasts Ben Black appeared on
Shows that have booked Ben Black as a guest, ranked by appearance count.
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist
1 appearance· last 3 months ago
Fund/Build/Scale
1 appearance· last 6 months ago
Torfaen Talks
1 appearance· last 11 months ago
Ignite: Conversations on Startups, Venture Capital, Tech, Future, and Society
1 appearance· last 1y ago
Appalachian Storms
1 appearance· last 1y ago
The Footballco Business Podcast
1 appearance· last 4y ago
Latest Ben Black interviews
Every podcast episode Ben Black has appeared on, newest first.
Fund/Build/Scale
Don’t Wait for the IPO: How Tech Employees Actually Get Liquid
Feb 20, 202652mmentioned as Akkadian Ventures
Torfaen Talks
Dementia Friendly | Cwmbran Life | Tom Maloney
Sep 8, 20251h 2mmentioned as Cwmbran Life
Ignite: Conversations on Startups, Venture Capital, Tech, Future, and Society
Ignite VC: Ben Black on Turning LP Chaos into a 2x DPI and Building Akkadian Ventures | Ep177
Jul 20, 20251h 13mmentioned as Akkadian Ventures
The Footballco Business Podcast
Ben Black and TikTok - How football brands can leverage TikTok and its stars
Jun 15, 202234m
Frequently asked questions
What podcasts has Ben Black been on?
Ben Black has appeared on 6 podcasts across 6 episodes. Notable shows include Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist, Fund/Build/Scale, Torfaen Talks.
What does Ben Black do?
Ben Black is co-founder and managing director at Akkadian Ventures. Podcast appearances span topics tied to their work and expertise.
When was Ben Black's most recent podcast appearance?
Ben Black's most recent appearance was on "Ep 152: Ben Black Runs America's $200B Foreign Investment Fund; Here's His Plan to Counter China & Rebuild American Influence". Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist, published Apr 30, 2026.
Which podcast has Ben Black appeared on most often?
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist. 1 appearance on record, most recently Apr 30, 2026.
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