Ben Christensen graduated from Howell High School in 2010. Following that, he attended Michigan Tech, where he graduated in 2014. Christensen then went on to found Handshake with a few other people. According to their website, “Handshake is a modern career services management platform enabling career centers to empower students to efficiently connect with employers and launch their dream career.” Christensen is now in the position as director of products. He resides in Palo Alto, California.