Associate, NYVC

Ben Katz is a New York–based actor, teacher, and executive coach specializing in voice, speech, and on-camera presence. He partners with leaders from Google, Apple, McKinsey, Cisco, and other top firms to sharpen how they craft and deliver ideas - whether onstage, on camera, or in the boardroom. With a focus on clarity, gravitas, and listening as a leadership skill, Ben’s work empowers teams to deliver compelling, high-impact messages that resonate across audiences. His practical, repeatable approach is grounded in the belief that great communication is transformative and learnable.

Ben brings 15 years of professional acting experience, including national theater credits and television roles, to his coaching. He helps technical experts and visionary thinkers alike turn complex ideas into concise, memorable presentations.

He holds an MFA in Acting from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and is a Visiting Professor of Voice and Speech at UC Santa Barbara’s BFA Acting Program.