Angela’s Bio

Angela Benton is a leading figure in artificial intelligence and technology, a trusted advisor, and a proactive investor.

Currently, Angela is the Managing Director at Fruit Ventures, her venture studio where she advises and invests in startups. She serves as Executive Chairman at Streamlytics, an AI company she founded at the forefront of the ethical use of consumer data. Additionally, she advises executives on AI enablement and ethical data strategy across Fortune 500 companies and leading management consulting firms.

Previously, Angela was the CEO of Streamlytics, where she led the development of pioneering AI-driven products and solutions, establishing the company as a market leader in ethical data with over 10 billion opt-in data points processed from more than 125 countries. She pioneered the UDIF (Universal Data Interchange Format) data standard, which standardizes data files into a portable format (patent pending), as well as a novel way to price and value consumer data (patent pending).

Angela has made significant strides in AI and technology, speaking about AI globally, advising on AI public policy, and producing extensive resources to educate businesses on successful AI integration. She shares her expertise through her newsletter, AB on AI.

Prior to her role at Streamlytics, she was a pioneer of diversity in the technology industry, raising awareness about the inequalities that exist in the sector. In 2011, she founded the first accelerator globally for minorities (acquired). Throughout her career, she has raised over $50 million in venture capital funding. She is a seasoned entrepreneur and internet executive, having worked in various roles from design to development to strategy at venture-backed companies and Fortune 500 companies (NASDAQ: IAC) alike.

Angela’s accolades include being named among Goldman Sachs’ 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, and Business Insider’s 25 Most Influential African-Americans in Technology. She has been featured in high-profile media outlets like CNN’s Black in America: The New Promised Land: Silicon Valley, MSNBC, Bloomberg, Inc, Forbes, Good Morning America, and the Wall Street Journal.

In addition to her professional achievements, Angela is a breast cancer survivor who is deeply committed to personal wellbeing and sustainable living. She enjoys spending time at Well Living Farms, her family farm in Southwest Florida.

Angela holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a BFA in Visual Communications and Digital Design from American InterContinental University. Her work and thought leadership have significantly impacted the tech industry, inspiring many through her innovative approaches in business, including her dedication to ethical AI.