Ben Stroup, PMP, LSSBB, CSM

Ben Stroup serves as the Chief Growth Architect and President at Velocity Strategy Solutions, a next-generation strategy and management consulting firm dedicated to empowering visionary leaders by aligning teams, simplifying technology, eliminating complexity, and driving revenue and is an Expert in Residence with Horizons Stewardship.

With a rich background spanning over two decades serving various sectors such as technology, financial services, manufacturing, higher education, healthcare, consulting, nonprofits, and churches, Ben is recognized as a forward-thinking innovator excelling in change management, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making.

Ben's written and edited dozens of books on leadership and growth and is a frequent speaker and guest expert for podcasts, industry events, and business groups. His most recent books include Master the Pivot, Effective Project Leadership, and Leading Teams With Confidence.

Ben is an MBA candidate at Eastern University, holds an undergraduate from Belmont University, and is certified in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt), Outcomes and Key Results (OKRs) for Leadership and Goal Setting, Project Management (PMP), Scrum (CSM), and The Predictive Index. He is a partner with leading technology platforms such as Microsoft, Fivetran, and HubSpot, an executive sponsor for Tableau, and an accredited speaker with Vistage International. Ben, his wife, and two boys live in Nashville, Tennessee.