Born in Melbourne, Australia, Ben holds a Bachelor of Business from Victoria University. Prior to forming Element Software, he built a successful web design and branding studio working with brands such as Lonely Planet, Pioneer, Mazda, and the State Government of Victoria. Prior to that he held positions in a number of technology, design, and retail ventures, aptly equipping him for his role as chief evangelist at Element.

In his spare time he produces and acts in film, writes and produces his own music, and is a passionate supporter of the arts.

Along with Travis Becker, he forms the nucleus of Element Software, ensuring the product and marketing strategies are in line with customer and shareholder requirements.

Travis Becker originates from the part of the US Midwest where the wind blows free and answers can be found. He earned a degree at the University of Minnesota and, within the year, headed west to meet his destiny. While working as a computer tech at the U, Travis discovered Copper and became an enthusiastic user and troubadour of its merits to his colleagues and clients. That he now heads up the US operation for Copper now seems as natural as the surf at something-or-other beach.

He believes inspiration comes from freedom to express ideas and a great source of inspiration comes from solving problems–artistic and practical. You get a knot in your mind and you have to free it, to paraphrase Dylan. Becker is prone to quoting Dylan, and readily admits the importance of music as his muse.