Ben Long
Manchester
Summary
Business student at Washington University in St. Louis studying finance and accounting, with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and business management. Recruited NCAA track and field athlete with a proven record of discipline, time management, and leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
AI Edge
01.2024 - Current
- Curate newsletter highlighting the effects of AI across different industries.
Football Player
Lutheran High School South
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Recruited athlete, QB, team captain and four-year varsity starter.
- 2-Time St. Louis Post-Dispatch Player of the Week (Junior & Senior)
Track and Field Athlete
Lutheran High School South
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Recruited athlete and four-year varsity starter.
- Featured in full-length St. Louis Post-Dispatch story for "Track Preview 2025"
Basketball Player
Lutheran High School South
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Broke school single-game scoring record with 53 points vs. Clayton (Senior).
- 1st Team All-District (Senior)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance, Accounting
Washington University in St. Louis
05.2029
Campus Involvement
- WashU Real Estate Club, Member, Participate in finance driven discussions around valuation, market dynamics, and investment decision making
- Business Fraternity (Planned), Prospective Member, 03/26, Pursuing structured professional development, leadership growth, and long term peer mentorship within Olin
Athletic Experience
- WashU Track and Field, Recruited NCAA Division III Athlete, Balance year round training, competition, travel, and rigorous academics, Demonstrate discipline, time management, coachability, and resilience
Awards
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete, 2024-2025, Award recognizes exceptional academic achievement and athletic performance.
Timeline
Founder
AI Edge
01.2024 - Current
Football Player
Lutheran High School South
01.2021 - 01.2025
Track and Field Athlete
Lutheran High School South
01.2021 - 01.2025
Basketball Player
Lutheran High School South
01.2021 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance, Accounting
Washington University in St. Louis